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Jamie Carragher has warned Liverpool’s rivals that Arne Slot’s side looks like things are beginning to click into gear after a slow start to the campaign.
The Reds have won all of their Premier League and European games so far this season without being anywhere near their best. Even Slot acknowledged that Liverpool is allowing the opposition to impress itself on games too often, but admitted fitness levels are a concern after a run of three games in seven days.
That said, the Reds looked sharp and played with rhythm and penetration in the opening exchanges against Atletico Madrid and Everton in the last two. For Carragher, that is an encouraging sign with the season now well under way.
“Every game Liverpool play, you always feel before the game they are going to score two goals, no matter what,” the ex-defender said on Sky Sports.
“That is on a normal day, on a better day they will score three or four. That’s what has won them the title last season.
“It is fair to say they haven’t been at their best this season, but yesterday, the first 45 minutes [against Everton] and at times in midweek against [Atletico] Madrid, it was pretty good.
“So you start to think Liverpool are getting closer to where they need and want to be. I think we’ve seen signs over the last couple of games that they’re on the right way.”
Carragher, Roy Keane, and Micah Richards discussed the title race at great length during Sunday’s coverage of Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Manchester City, a result that most feel best suits Liverpool.
The champions sit five points clear at the top of the table after just five games, and catching the Reds may already feel like an ominous task for the chasing pack.
“I can't get away from the fact that Arsenal don’t look like they’re going to score a goal in open play,” said Carragher after the points were shared at the Emirates.
“I felt that at Manchester United, Anfield and today, fair play they got the goal today, but it has to be a big worry for Arsenal.
“They didn't really look like scoring, that was a problem last season and it still looks like in these five games they've still got it.”
Meanwhile, Keane said Slot’s willingness to take risks sets him apart from Mikel Arteta’s cautious approach in big games.
“It’s a different mindset, a different mindset for a manager. Whenever I look at Liverpool, they’re entertaining to watch. They’re finding ways to win. That is a brilliant trait to have,” said the Irishman.
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