Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher. (Photo by Catherine Ifill/Getty Images)
Jamie Carragher believes Arne Slott was trying to lure Ange Postecoglou into a trap with his comments ahead of Liverpool's match with Tottenham on Sunday.
Liverpool won 6-3 in a thrilling encounter in north London, ensuring top spot in the league at Christmas.
Tottenham 3-6 Liverpool player ratings!
Slot will likely be disappointed with his side conceding three goals despite dominating the game, but for all his faults, Spurs are often very difficult to put away.
However, Liverpool fully exposed the flaws in Tottenham's defence, with Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz each scoring twice, while Alexis McAllister and Dominik Szoboszlai both found the back of the net.
During his pre-match press conference, Slott defended Postecoglou, saying that Tottenham season ticket holders get the most value for money and that watching their matches is a “privilege”.
“They are consistent in their style of play, and they always like to attack. They are sometimes a bit unlucky because they dominated Manchester United yesterday,” Slott said (via). Liverpool.com).
“I don't think there are many season ticket holders in the country who watch so many great games at Tottenham, and maybe at Liverpool! It's a great honor to watch their games. They play in a great style. They are not a club that historically won titles before Anji. He has brought back that identity “
JAMIE Carragher makes a cheeky accusation against Arne Slott
Carragher did not buy Slott's defense of Postecoglou, instead accusing the Liverpool manager of luring his Tottenham counterpart into a trap into allowing them to do so. run riot.
“People thought he was defending Postecoglou, I don't think so,” Carragher said. Sky Sports After Sunday's game.
He was desperate for Spurs to play the same way. Liverpool could have scored 10 goals!
“Everyone I spoke to after that press conference, it was clear.”
