Jamie Carragher could not enjoy Liverpool's 3-1 victory over bitter rivals Manchester United after his challenge on Nani caused a deep gash in the Portugal international's leg. Nani later criticised Carragher for the challenge, although he was able to make a quicker than expected return to action for United.
Carragher was only booked for the tackle, but was relieved that Nani did not suffer a serious injury as a result of the challenge.
"It was a terrible tackle," Carragher told Goals on Sunday.
"I apologised to the lad after the game. I think he was training again after a week, fortunately.
"He's been one of the best players this year - not just at Man Utd but in the league.
"I'd just gone to full-back and he'd just switched sides. I'm not stupid - I know Fergie was thinking 'Let's get at him'.
"So I thought I'd try and get as tight as I could. He slightly mis-controlled the ball and I thought I could get it.
"We beat Man Utd, great win - but it took the shine off it a bit later on when I watched it.
"I spoke to Michael Owen a few days later to find out how the lad was doing and I was pleased he was okay.
