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JAMIE CARRAGHER TELLS ARNE SLOT: FOLLOW REAL MADRID’S BLUEPRINT
Jamie Carragher advises Arne Slot to emulate Real Madrid's model to solve Liverpool's crisis. After a third consecutive defeat, can the manager integrate his £400m squad before Man United?
After suffering three consecutive losses for the first time under Arne Slot, Jamie Carragher has advised the Dutchman that he might need to take cues from Real Madrid to address his current issues at Liverpool.
Arne Slot highlighted "small margins" in the loss to Chelsea.
The last-minute defeat to Crystal Palace revealed some vulnerabilities, but it could have been dismissed as just a bad day rather than a looming problem. The midweek loss to Galatasaray then raised some uncomfortable enquiries, followed by Chelsea's late goal, which presented Slot with his most significant challenge yet as Liverpool's manager.
Despite investing £400m during the summer, the Reds have appeared to be a mere shadow of the Premier League champions they were last season. Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz, and Jeremie Frimpong have all had particularly sluggish starts, while established stars such as Ibrahima Konate, Mohamed Salah, and Alexis Mac Allister have not performed up to the standards expected at Anfield. It has been a revealing week for Liverpool.
“Last season, we lost to Chelsea, too. Stamford Bridge is always a tough venue. We came very close to securing a result. Small margins. As I mentioned against Galatasaray, we had a one-on-one, and then they received a penalty. We conceded during extra time against Palace, and today they scored a goal that could have gone either way.”
“After we equalised at 1-1, I thought we were going to push for a second. Our decision-making could have been improved; the last 10-15 minutes were end-to-end action.
“We found ourselves in their 18-yard box with [Andy] Robertson, but we couldn't gain control of the ball. Again, it’s all about fine margins, as it's been since I've been here.” (Slot's remarks on the Chelsea defeat)
The upcoming weeks are crucial for Slot, who needs to address his team's current issues during the international break before facing Manchester United at Anfield. To achieve this, Carragher has suggested to the former Feyenoord manager that he might have to emulate Real Madrid.
Carragher indicated to Slot that he may need to mirror Real Madrid to resolve the “problem” of ensuring all his star players can coexist in a successful team. The ex-centre-back even proposed that the Dutchman could need to adopt the role of the “ultimate Real Madrid manager” following the Reds’ Galactico-like summer.
Carragher mentioned on The Overlap: “Considering it’s a summer of significant purchases for Real Madrid, does Slot need to embody the ideal Real Madrid manager? I often think of Ancelotti, and it seems that every summer, you’d be wondering, ‘How will he handle this?’ Even last season, the question arose, ‘How can he include Mbappe and Vinicius in the same lineup?’ But if you look back at his time with AC Milan or his tenure at Real Madrid, that was his greatest talent as a coach—he would always discover a way, regardless of the system, to position the top players on the field where they felt most comfortable and make it work for them."
WHY DID JEREMY JACQUET SNUB CHELSEA FOR LIVERPOOL? THE SECRET VIRGIL CONNECTION
Liverpool secure Jeremy Jacquet in a £60m Deadline Day coup. The 20-year-old chose Anfield over Chelsea for a summer move.
Liverpool turned heads on Transfer Deadline Day when Arne Slot jumped into the mix and snapped up one of Europe’s brightest young talents.
The Reds dropped £55 million up front—plus another potential £5 million in add-ons—to bring in Jeremy Jacquet. He’ll link up with his new teammates this summer. Chelsea hovered around the deal too, but Jacquet chose Liverpool over the Blues.
French football pundit Julian Laurens isn’t shy about his excitement. He told Sky Sports, “He’s the real deal. Sure, he’s only 20. He hasn’t played for France yet, and you won’t find him in the Champions League or Europa League. But he’s already shown so much. Last season, Rennes brought him back from a second division loan, and this year, playing under Habib Beye, he’s just kept improving. You can’t miss with this kid. He’s going to be special.
“He reminds me of when William Saliba broke through at Saint-Etienne, or even Wesley Fofana. The point is, if you really value untapped talent, you’re willing to pay big. And Liverpool just did—because Jacquet’s that promising.”
Jacquet grew up in Bondy, the same Paris suburb that produced Kylian Mbappe, William Saliba, and Randal Kolo Muani. It’s up in Seine-Saint-Denis, northeast of central Paris.
His football education, though, happened at Rennes out in Brittany. He came up through their academy, playing alongside guys like Desire Doue—who won the Champions League with PSG—and Tottenham’s Mathys Tel.
Back then, Jacquet idolised Paul Pogba, but once they moved him to centre-back, he started looking up to Virgil van Dijk.
He made his first-team debut for Rennes in January 2024, then went on loan to Clermont Foot 63, who were fighting relegation in Ligue 1. Even after they went down, Rennes kept him out on loan because he did so well with the French U19 squad.
But in February 2025, Rennes called him back, and he’s been a regular for Habib Beye ever since.
Asked about his playing style, Jacquet said, “I’m calm on the ball—maybe I look a little nonchalant, but I’m always focused. What makes me stand out is playing out from the back and breaking lines with the right pass.”
JEREMY JACQUET UPDATE: FABRIZIO ROMANO CONFIRMS LIVERPOOL INTEREST BUT RENNES DEMAND CLUB-RECORD FEE
Liverpool is battling Chelsea and Bayern Munich for Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet as Arne Slot faces a mounting injury crisis.
Liverpool really wants to sign Jeremy Jacquet this month, but with Chelsea, Man United, and Arsenal also circling, it looks like they’ll have to wait until summer.
They just locked in a spot in the Champions League last 16 after cruising past Qarabag FK, so things are looking good on that front. This season, they’ve already faced a couple of those big clubs—snatching a last-gasp win over Atletico thanks to Van Dijk’s 92nd-minute header, but coming up short with a 1-0 loss to Galatasaray in Turkey.
On Wednesday, Ryan Gravenberch ended up playing centre-back because Joe Gomez is out injured, and Ibrahima Konate is still away after his father passed away. They're really stretched at the back, especially with Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni both dealing with long-term injuries. The club decided not to go after Marc Guehi this month, which let Manchester City snap him up for under £30 million.
Now, Liverpool is eyeing Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet. L’Equipe reported in January that Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Man United, Arsenal, and Liverpool all want him. Fabrizio Romano gave an update, saying Liverpool would love to get the deal done now, but Rennes just don’t want to sell until summer. So, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Bayern are all talking to Rennes and Jacquet’s people, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
With all these injuries piling up, people are wondering if Liverpool might try to bring in someone before the window closes. Arne Slot responded, saying the club always tries to make smart decisions, thinking about both the short and long term. That’s why they focus on signing young talent who can still develop—sometimes you just have to be patient and trust the process.
He pointed out that Liverpool doesn’t have a massive squad packed with four right-backs, a dozen midfielders, or a handful of strikers. They need to be clever about their moves, balancing immediate needs with future plans.
As for the latest on injuries, Slot said they’ll see how Jeremie Frimpong is doing—maybe he won’t be fit for Saturday, but he could be ready soon after. With just one game a week coming up, injuries should ease up a bit, but you never know with football.
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