“That’s Impossible” – Liverpool Not as “Exciting” Under Arne Slot as They Were Under Klopp – Former Player
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes that his former club won’t be as ‘exciting’ under Arne Slot as they were during Jurgen Klopp’s tenure. The Reds have adopted a more cautious approach to their gameplay under their new manager.
Despite the change in style, they have started the season strong, securing six points so far. Liverpool kicked off the season with a 2-0 victory against newly promoted Ipswich Town, followed by another 2-0 win over Brentford last weekend.
Mo Salah and Luis Diaz were the goalscorers against Brentford, leading Liverpool to a comfortable win. With maximum points from their first two games, they now look ahead to an away match against Manchester United.
Speaking on Sky Sports, pundit Carragher said: “I thought the atmosphere was strange considering it was the first home game of the season. Is that something to do with the style of play being different in that it won’t be as end-to-end?
“Last season was a rollercoaster ride for supporters; late goals, coming from behind. It felt like every game was like a cup final. Liverpool needed more games like this last season.
“That was almost like a Man City performance in that the game felt over when the second goal went in. There wasn’t any jeopardy in the game.
“Arne Slot’s Liverpool aren’t going to be as exciting as Jurgen Klopp’s – that’s impossible. I’m interesting to see how that will affect the atmosphere as the months go on because it did feel strange today.
“But it still might prove to be as successful if not more successful than last season. If Liverpool win more games like this today, 2-0, comfortable, then it’ll put them in a great position.”
He added: “Slot will be pleased. There is no doubt there would have been lots of questions asked had Liverpool not got off to a good start.
“Those questions of Jurgen Klopp and these group of players – who have won everything – league titles, European cups, domestic cup competitions.
“You want to put that narrative to bed as quickly as you possibly can, [and show] that these players are bedding in and listening and learning from this new manager and buying into his methods going forward.
“So it does help, having this good start that Arne Slot has had. But the first really big game of his tenure comes next week against Manchester United.
“You think of what that game did to Liverpool’s title chances, there should be a lot of motivation from his players to put that right.”
Taking over from Klopp at Liverpool were never going to be easy, but Slot has managed well up to this point.
However, their upcoming match against Manchester United will be his biggest challenge yet and a true test of his squad’s current strength.
Liverpool have the opportunity to sign new players before the transfer window closes this week, with the deadline set for Friday night. They’ve shown patience in their recent recruitment efforts, waiting for the right players to become available.
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