Carragher, speaking in the Liverpool Echo, said: "I've been here a long time and I've heard all that before. This is a big club and obviously high standards are expected.
"But it's something which can affect the younger players. I class myself as an experienced player now and I can deal with that, but it does transm it to the younger lads.
They become a bit fearful of making a mistake, take the easy option and rather than going at a man pass it back or go sideways.
"It doesn't help but you have to understand the fans' frustrations as well. It's a two-way thing."