Jamie Carragher believes Arne Slot’s excessive reward for Tottenham counterpart Ange Postecoglou and his model of attacking soccer was ‘no unintended’ forward of Liverpool’s 6-3 victory on Sunday.
Slot had defended Postecoglou in opposition to the criticism that his attacking fashion was costing Tottenham factors at his pre-match press convention, saying: “Folks discuss trophies, trophies, trophies and that’s so necessary. For me, his model of soccer is a lot extra necessary.
“If he can mix it with successful one thing that will be so good for soccer on the whole as a result of then folks can cease speaking about ‘is it too attacking?’. How on earth are you able to play an excessive amount of attacking soccer?”
Liverpool promptly went away to Tottenham and completely took them to the cleaners, with the scoreline flattering Spurs in the long run – and Carragher believes Slot knew precisely what he was doing by baiting Postecoglou into sticking to his weapons. We’re actually undecided he wanted a lot incentive, however there we go.
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The previous Reds defender stated on Sky Sports activities after the sport: “That press convention from Slot on Friday was hilarious. I imply, folks thought he was defending Postecoglou, however I don’t consider that for one minute.
“I really thought he went too far, it was too apparent. He was determined for Tottenham to play precisely the identical method as they performed in opposition to Manchester United, they usually did – and Liverpool may have scored 10.
“So what he stated in that press convention…actually, everybody I spoke to Liverpool supporters, it was apparent what he was attempting to get at.”
Former Spurs striker Les Ferdinand in the meantime believes Tottenham should change if they’re severe about rising up the desk, saying: “Spurs, firstly of the season, we have been speaking about them being a high 4 facet. OK, they’ve had their accidents they usually’ve had a couple of issues like lots of groups this season.
“However if you’d like be up there difficult the Liverpool and the Man Cities and the Arsenals and the Chelseas…they noticed immediately what that’s all about.
“They’re a good distance away from it for the time being, and that’s no disrespect, however Ange has obtained rather a lot to do. They’ve entertained this season at instances. We’ve come right here they usually’ve performed some excellent soccer once they’ve obtained their finest first XI. After they haven’t obtained their first XI they’re a fairly common facet.”
Ferdinand added: “Once we’re sitting right here speaking about making tweaks, we’re not saying to Postecoglou ‘you’ve obtained to be extra defensive’ – we’re simply saying that there’s apparent errors which are occurring week in, week out. At instances it was one cross and Liverpool have been in. That may’t be proper in the event you’re attempting to win video games of soccer. We’re not saying ‘don’t be attacking’, but it surely’s costing them for the time being.”
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