Jamie Carragher says Liverpool should have considered a "proven winner" such as Thomas Tuchel to replace Jurgen Klopp.

Liverpool are in talks with Feyenoord to appoint Arne Slot, with the 45-year-old revealing on Thursday he is "confident" of moving to Anfield as Klopp prepares to exit at the end of the season.

Slot has impressed in the Netherlands, winning the Eredivisie last season and the KNVB Cup earlier this month with Feyenoord, but Carragher is surprised Liverpool did not place more focus on Tuchel, who is leaving Bayern Munich at the end of the season.

Writing in The Telegraph, Sky Sports' Carragher said: "I would have given more thorough consideration to a coach like Thomas Tuchel, who took on and beat Pep Guardiola in the ultimate test - a Champions League final.

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"Tuchel followed Klopp at Mainz and Borussia Dortmund and did well.

Slot 'confident' of Liverpool deal despite 'hard-bargaining' by Feyenoord.

Jamie Carragher feels Arne Slot may find the step up from Feyenoord to Liverpool difficult as he would have to meet the club's current demands to compete for the biggest trophies every season

The former Liverpool defender believes Tuchel's reputation may have put Liverpool off, saying: "If another English club takes Tuchel, that would convince me they will significantly improve, but my sense is Liverpool don't want a coach with a reputation for being fractious.

"I would prefer a proven winner who could be difficult to manage to a coach who might be easy to manage but still have everything to prove.

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"My overriding concern is this: does Slot move to England ready to take on Guardiola for the Premier League and Champions League?"

'Slot doesn't excite Liverpool fans'

Carragher acknowledged that Slot, who has also coached AZ Alkmaar and SC Cambuur, has "credentials", having also led Feyenoord to the Conference League final in 2022.

But Carragher admitted the Dutchman's arrival will not excite Liverpool fans, saying: "If Klopp was in charge next season, Liverpool would move forward and challenge again at home and in Europe

They are now gambling on the next big thing rather than appointing a proven, real deal."

How PL's financial rules and Klopp similarities led Liverpool to Slot

Sky Sports News senior reporter Melissa Reddy:

Arne Slot has a strong track record of player development and outperforming his budget and resources in comparison to rivals at both AZ Alkmaar and Feyenoord.

This is important when scanning the football landscape and how it is going to change.

We have seen the teeth of the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability rules, and with some clubs pushing for "anchoring" and a hard salary cap to be introduced, the importance of work on the training pitches, being able to bring through young talent, and operate well within means is going to be more pronounced.

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Liverpool have one vision and playing style running through all age groups, which dictates the stylistic profile they recruit for, so it is sensible to continue with that.

The leap from the Eredivisie to a team that wants to win the Premier League and be a dominant force in Europe is a huge one, but every potential successor to Klopp carries risk.

'Slot brings crazy, sexy football'

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