Arne Slot aims thinly-veiled Liverpool dig at Premier League rivals - 'Not a joy to watch'

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Speaking to Sky Sports, the Reds boss said: "You're always looking forward to watching his team play.READ MORE: Jurgen Klopp sends message to Pep Guardiola ahead of Manchester City vs LiverpoolREAD MORE: Hugo Ekitike body language shows exactly what he thinks of Liverpool and Alexander Isak challenges"When you are analysing every opponent, it's always nice when you play against his teams because then you have the privilege to watch five, six, seven games of his team and you never get bored."At least I never get bored because his team always have a very good and clear idea in ball possession, they always try to make the people happy. It's a joy to watch where so many other games are not, in my opinion, a joy to watch anymore."It's become more [about] time-wasting and things I don't like that much about the game, but which are very good tools to use to make it difficult for other teams if they play against you.Liverpool sale knocks up to 60% off kits and merchThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

I thought that it was really interesting, because, to be fair, I disagree with the point, but he's not here - and I wish he was here... he said he hates long throws and somebody else said it yesterday. I'm like, I love long throws."On Tuesday morning, the former Liverpool defender clarified his comments.

Carragher said: "For the 100th time, I didn't say that I hate set-pieces or long throws! What I don't like is every team taking long throws and the time it's taking out of the game."I totally get teams doing it who struggle and lack the quality of getting the ball in the box.