Jamie Carragher fuels Arne Slot debate as Liverpool style of play questioned

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot's comments about style of play and winning trophies raised eyebrows for some this week, with Jamie Carragher weighing in on Sky Sports

Arne Slot is trying to win more silverware this season(Image: Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images)

Arne Slot raised eyebrows in some quarters this week with some comments about trophies, but Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has added some context to his quotes.

"As a manager, you can win the league, the Champions League, the FA Cup or the League Cup but the biggest thing you can win is that you can play the nicest football to watch," Slot said.

"Although, at this moment in time, fans might argue a little bit. It is absolutely something that I am aiming for. I always want to have the ball, I want it to be intense, and want the fans to like what they see."

Slot admitted his side hasn't always been "a joy to watch" lately and went on to say that "trophies are one thing, but being a team, club or a manager that stands for good football, is in the long-term worth more".

That wasn't the full extent of what Slot meant, however, as Carragher pointed out when asked to analyze what had been said.

"As a manager, his style of football, he wants to be remembered," Carragher said on Sky Sports. "That's what football he will play his whole career, no matter who he's managing.

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher has offered his opinion(Image: James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)

"When he leaves Liverpool, yes, trophies are more important. We all know that, and I think Arne Slot knows that.

"But I think the point he's trying to make is he wants to be remembered as a coach who plays a certain sort of style of football, always looking to play what he would deem as the right way.

"What is the right way? That's always up for debate."

Slot will face Pep Guardiola and Manchester City this Sunday after a rare full week to prepare.

By the time Liverpool kicks off, it could be four points off the Champions League spots in the Premier League standings, with Manchester United and Chelsea playing on Saturday.

Liverpool.com says: Some people don't need much of an excuse to get on Slot's back at the moment. His comments are far from controversial, really.

With good football that is pleasing on the eye comes a better chance of winning, especially when you have the attacking talent that Liverpool does. The two things go hand in hand.