Liverpool destroyed Bayer Leverkusen with a commanding 4-0 victory, as the Kop unveiled its first banner honouring their new manager. The phrase ‘Arne’s Slot Machine’ may have initially seemed like light-hearted banter, a nod to the thrill in the air at Anfield as the Reds secured their 14th win in 16 games. But as Jamie Carragher later tried to delve into Slot’s tactics, it became clear that this Liverpool side truly embodies unpredictability and thrill.
Carragher and fellow pundits have spent countless hours dissecting comparisons between Slot and Klopp, eventually concluding that Liverpool’s new manager brings a sense of “control” to the team’s style. On Monday Night Football, the Anfield Legend went as far as to tell Slot that he’ll never be able to contain the “Anfield factor” — a nod to the passionate atmosphere that helped power Liverpool’s recent 2-1 comeback victory over Brighton.
As they say, Slot really is a tough nut to crack
The entire segment focused on the idea that, no matter how much control Slot may bring, Liverpool will never fully move on from Klopp’s rock’n’roll style when Anfield is buzzing. However, when given the opportunity to address the belief that his approach is a stark contrast to Klopp’s, Slot downplayed the notion, once again proving just how elusive his managerial style remains.
Speaking to CBS Sports on Tuesday night, the former Feyenoord boss remarked:
“I saw your presentation about those two minutes. I think, most of the time, you are right, but in this situation, maybe you were not informed enough about what I like.
“I like the high press just as much as Jurgen liked it, and I think that’s also one of the reasons Richard [Hughes] wanted me at the club.
“The fact of the matter is that we also like to push really high, which is what we did in the two minutes that you showed.”
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Slot’s response to Carragher’s analysis had the whole studio in fits of laughter, with Micah Richards and Thierry Henry joining in. However, the truth is that the Dutchman is proving difficult to figure out, and that very unpredictability might be the key to his early success on Merseyside. Whether or not control is at the heart of his philosophy, he has done a remarkable job so far. As the Reds brace themselves for a tough run of fixtures, all eyes will be on their next challenge when they host Aston Villa at Anfield on Saturday night.
