Jamie Carragher Urges Arne Slot to Revert to Proven Liverpool System Amidst Poor Form
Liverpool, England – Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher has called on liverpool manager Arne Slot to revert to the team’s established tactical setup, specifically suggesting the removal of Florian Wirtz from the starting lineup, to address the club’s current struggles. The call comes as Liverpool face a critical stretch of games, including an upcoming match against Chelsea, following a concerning run of form.
Carragher believes Liverpool’s current imbalance is most evident in the performance of Wirtz, stating, “Right now, the balance of the team is not right, and the obvious one that stands out is Florian Wirtz, he is just not at the races at all. He’s a young boy, coming to a new league, and has plenty of time to go.” He argues that temporarily removing Wirtz will allow Liverpool to “get back to what they were last season” and rebuild confidence.
The former Liverpool defender highlighted the team’s recent performances as deeply concerning, emphasizing that the issue isn’t simply losing games, but how they are being lost. He pointed to the second half against Newcastle, where Liverpool were “battered” despite Newcastle playing with ten men, as a key example. Carragher also noted that Crystal Palace created seven “big chances” against Liverpool – more than any other team conceded this season by the reigning champions.
Carragher suggests a return to a 4-3-3 formation with Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, and Dominik Szoboszlai as the midfield three could provide the stability needed. He stressed the importance of avoiding a third consecutive defeat before the international break, stating that a return to “basics” is crucial for Slot to turn the situation around.
