Arne Slot playfully challenged Jamie Carragher, telling the Liverpool legend 'I don't think I should listen to you' in a light-hearted exchange. The Liverpool boss was in buoyant spirits following the Reds' significant stride towards securing automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16.
With the Reds also facing criticism for being overly cautious and lacklustre in attack, Carragher questioned Slot about his satisfaction seeing his team net three whilst maintaining a clean sheet.
The Liverpool icon enquired: "Arne, can I ask about the set-up tonight. The last few months you've tried to make the team get better and better, and you've played lots of different formations, can you explain how it looked tonight?"
Slot replied with a knowing grin, stating: "I find it hard to listen to you, Jamie, because you are the one who told me I have to make sure we didn't concede that much.
"So I started to do that (change his formations on a regular basis) and people began to complain it became boring, so I'm not sure if I should listen to you."
Slot also jokingly suggested Carragher only discusses Liverpool when matters aren't going well, remarking: "We score three and now, people like Jamie are positive about us. I don't think you were positive after the Burnley game, were you, Jamie?"
Slot's swift retort prompted laughter in the CBS Studio, which also featured Micah Richards, Thierry Henry and presenter Kate Abdo. Slot then made a point of addressing Carragher's question and outlining his reasoning.
He said when asked about the changes: "Because of some injuries we have, because of the players we have available and because of the opponents' style of play.
"We thought it was a good idea to play with Mohamed Salah and Hugo Ekitike up front and to overload the midfield with players who are very good in-between the lines.
"I think you could see that today with full-backs who could attack down the side with Mac Allister and Ryan (Gravenberch) who could help out Joe (Gomez) and Virgil (Van Dijk) in the build-up."
It was an entertaining conclusion to a flawless evening for Slot's team. They're now within touching distance of securing a place in the round of 16 via the eight automatic qualifying spots.
Victory at Anfield against Azerbaijani outfit Qarabag will see them progress to the last 16 without needing to compete in the two-legged play-offs. It would represent a significant advantage for Slot's side, who remain embroiled in a tight contest for a top-four finish domestically.