Jamie Carragher fumes at Arne Slot for not giving Liverpool star enough minutes
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Jamie Carragher Defends Arne Slot Amid Trophy Controversy and Liverpool's Struggles
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has come to the defense of manager Arne Slot following backlash over the Dutchman's comments prioritizing stylish football over trophies, amid the team's disappointing season[1]. Slot, succeeding last year's title win, faces criticism for Liverpool's drop to sixth place with seven Premier League defeats already, compared to just four last season[1]. Fans have questioned the Reds' defensive frailties and inconsistent attack, while Slot's shift to a more pragmatic style ended a losing streak but drew "boring" accusations against low-block opponents[1].
Carragher acknowledges trophies matter most but explains Slot's philosophy: "As a manager, his style of football is to play, he wants to be remembered" for a specific approach, regardless of club[1]. He notes, "When he leaves Liverpool, yes, trophies are more important... but he wants to be remembered as a coach who plays... the right way," highlighting ongoing debates on football's "right way"[1].
Separately, Carragher lambasted Liverpool's pre-title celebration against Crystal Palace as "wilfully unprofessional," likening it to a "small club winning [their] first title"[2]. He argues it signaled falling standards post-Carabao Cup final loss, straying from Liverpool's tradition of immediate post-trophy focus on the next honor—20 trophies in 24 years[2]. Carragher credits Slot for elevating Ryan Gravenberch and Mo Salah last season but warns the current direction feels "wrong" from day one, creating a "mess" with no silverware contention[2]. "No matter how much goodwill the manager has, Liverpool Football Club cannot sustain the drop in standards," he concludes, with Slot's clock ticking[2].
YouTube clips echo Carragher's "brutal verdict" on the dip, questioning summer decisions[3]. This synthesis reveals tensions between legacy, style, and winning at Anfield.
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