Arne Slot has hilariously hit Jamie Carragher with a light-hearted joke concerning his post-match evaluation, saying he didn’t agree with it.
It’s been an important few days for Slot, who has masterminded important Reds wins at residence to Brighton and Bayer Leverkusen.
The 46-year-old is doing an impressive job at Liverpool, successful 14 out of 16 video games, incomes reward for his tactical acumen.
Talking to Carragher on CBS Sports activities after the 4-0 victory over Leverkusen on Tuesday, Slot joked that he watched, and disagreed, with the Reds legend’s post-Brighton evaluation:
“I noticed your presentation about these two minutes [v Brighton]. More often than not in your profession you’ve been proper, however on this state of affairs possibly you weren’t knowledgeable effectively sufficient of what I like as effectively!” Slot remarked.
“I just like the excessive press simply as a lot as Jurgen preferred it. I feel that’s additionally one of many explanation why Liverpool, why Richard [Hughes] got here to me, that our taking part in model was fairly related.
Arne Slot talks to the CBS crew!
MNF invite, Kate’s his favorite & his idol was Dennis Bergkamp! #ChampionsLeague— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) November 5, 2024
“The place I do agree with you Jamie is, possibly with the ball, threat and reward, possibly we wait a bit longer to play the ball in behind.
“What we all the time need from our gamers is that we press them actually excessive and that’s what we did within the moments you confirmed.”
What did Carragher say?
“This isn’t what Arne Slot desires, that is Jurgen Klopp… that is the Anfield issue!” ???@Carra23 analyses the 64 seconds between Liverpool’s targets towards Brighton ? pic.twitter.com/JRmJp8y6bG
— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) November 4, 2024
The evaluation that Slot is referring to is Carragher’s ideas on the 2-1 win at residence to Brighton final Saturday, as Anfield impressed Liverpool within the second half.
He claimed that the ambiance can see any supervisor lose management of a sport, with the emotion having the potential to override any tactical directions:
“It doesn’t matter what model or system you play, Anfield takes you on a trip and sweeps your ft away, and you can’t management that as a supervisor.
“This isn’t what Arne Slot desires, that is Jurgen Klopp. We had been informed it was going to be extra managed.
“Liverpool win it again, once more everyone seems to be flying ahead – have a look at the our bodies. That is end-to-end, that is the Anfield issue.
“Once more, misplaced the ball and 6 gamers up the opposite finish of the pitch. Counter-attack and, once more, Arne Slot doesn’t wish to see this end-to-end soccer.
“There was no thought [from Liverpool] of if we could be a bit extra managed. No, let’s go to the opposite finish and let’s go rapidly.”
Slot’s underrated persona
Whereas Slot is clearly by no means going to be the larger-than-life character that Jurgen Klopp is – few are, in fact – he’s likeable in his personal proper.
The Dutchman is more and more popping out of his shell, displaying an underrated sense of humour, as his ‘beef’ with Carragher suggests.
It’s clear that Slot respects the previous Liverpoool defender’s opinion. It’s attention-grabbing to listen to that he watched his evaluation on Monday Evening Soccer, and isn’t afraid to confess it.
With every passing sport, the extra you’ll be able to really feel Liverpool followers warming to their head coach, not that they didn’t like him from the off, and interviews reminiscent of these will solely make his recognition develop.
Outcomes will in the end outline how Slot is perceived, nevertheless it’s exhausting to criticise something he’s doing presently, each on and off the pitch.
There’ll possible come a testing interval of outcomes this season that can put stress on him, however he takes every part in his stride so impressively.
