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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?
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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 inquiries, 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."
DISCIPLINARY BLOW: MADRID PLAYER SUSPENDED POST EL CLáSICO TUSSLE
Real Madrid's backup keeper Andriy Lunin has been handed a one-game suspension by the RFEF for his aggressive conduct on the bench during the heated final moments of El Clásico. Real Madrid's appeal was rejected.
El Clásico Scuffle - Photo Credit Getty Images
Los Blancos' goalie Andriy Lunin has been suspended for one game by the RFEF Disciplinary Committee for his involvement in the sideline dramas during the El Clásico's final moments. Although the cameras did not catch it, referee Soto Grado did record that he had sent the Ukrainian off.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the RFEF responded as follows when asked why Lunin received a red card.
The reason for Lunin, Andrii's expulsion in the 90th minute was that he had to be restrained by his teammates after he walked aggressively from his bench to the blonde bench.
The disciplinary committee of the RFEF
"When considered significant, those whose behaviour violates sporting order will be suspended for four to ten games or fined between 602 and 3,006 euros."
Because of Lunin's actions, which constituted a minor violation of the sporting order, he was suspended for one game. The ruling had been challenged by Real Madrid. However, the RFEF stayed steadfast, defending the referee's ruling and the evidence in the match report and on film.
Now, the backup goalie will not play against Valencia this weekend, where he is probably going to be benched. Fran Gonzalez and Sunico, both from the youth team, might be called up as the matchday squad's third choice, with Sergio Mestre serving as a backup.
No Barcelona players or any other Real Madrid players were slapped with bans following the two flash moments in the closing stages of the game. When Vinicius Jr. and Lamie Yamal argued, even players who were not on the team were spotted shoving on the side of the field. The RFEF, however, determined that nothing that came to pass would justify further prohibitions.
ARSENAL STAR DROPS CONFIDENT TITLE HINT AFTER STRONG OPENING
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is targeting a historic Premier League and World Cup double with England this season. The winger believes it's a "doable" feat as the Gunners lead the title race.
Bukayo Saka - (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC)
According to Bukayo Saka, it is feasible for Arsenal and England to win both games this season. The season has started well for the Gunners under Mikel Arteta's leadership.
Arsenal leads the Premier League standings by four points at the moment and is starting to look like a title contender. Manchester City is only one point ahead of defending champions Liverpool, who are seven points behind.
Saka, however, is not only interested in winning at his club; he also hopes to succeed internationally. Manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that winning the trophy is his ambition for England, who have qualified for the World Cup in the USA next year.
Saka is optimistic about his club's and his nation's chances of winning. "Yeah, that is my prayer," he remarked in an interview with Sky Sports. It is possible, of course.
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