Liverpool delivered a stellar performance in their away match against Manchester United on Sunday, marking the strong start of Arne Slot’s tenure at the club.
Early signs of improvement under Slot have already been visible this season, with Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah elevating their play at Old Trafford.
While United’s performance was lacking, Liverpool’s display was outstanding, reminiscent of the impressive teams managed by Jurgen Klopp.
Despite the inevitable ups and downs ahead, Liverpool showed they are in capable hands, especially if Salah stays with the team. Diaz’s two goals were remarkable, but Salah managed to eclipse that with his own standout performance.
However, Slot was not entirely satisfied with Trent Alexander-Arnold’s performance. Jamie Carragher, commenting on the 3-0 victory for Sky Sports, observed Slot’s frustration with Alexander-Arnold during a first-half attack.
Carragher noted that Slot was visibly displeased when Alexander-Arnold attempted a risky flick instead of making a safer pass.
Carragher remarked, “I saw Slot’s frustration as Alexander-Arnold tried a flick with his left foot. Slot turned away in disgust because he prefers safer, more calculated plays. This suggests we might see some tactical differences under Slot compared to Klopp’s approach.”
Although Slot’s reaction might seem severe, it underscores his high standards. Slot’s expectations and tough love, such as substituting Alexander-Arnold early in recent matches, could be pivotal for the player’s development.
Despite Alexander-Arnold’s quality, Slot is pushing for even greater performance, recognizing his potential and considering his recent injury issues and Euro return.
Moreover, Slot’s approach could play a role in keeping Alexander-Arnold focused, even with ongoing speculation about Real Madrid’s interest.
