Liverpool manager Arne Slot engaged in playful banter with Jamie Carragher after his side's emphatic 3-0 Champions League victory over Marseille, joking about whether he should listen to the pundit's advice
Patrick Austen-Hardy Senior Sports Journalist and James Findlater Content Editor
15:57, 22 Jan 2026
Arne Slot speaking to CBS Sports in an interview
Arne Slot had a message for Jamie Carragher(Image: CBS Sport)
Arne Slot playfully rebuked 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 high spirits after his side took a significant stride towards securing an automatic spot in the Champions League round of 16.
The Reds journeyed to France to take on Marseille and clinically dispatched the Ligue 1 team. A stylish free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai was followed by an own goal from Geronimo Rulli and a last-gasp strike from Cody Gakpo in the 93rd minute.
This was a monumental result for the Merseyside club, who have drawn their previous four Premier League games. After being criticized for a lackluster and slow attack, Carragher quizzed Slot on how it felt to see his team net three goals and maintain a clean sheet.
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The Liverpool stalwart asked: "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 cheeky grin, retorting: "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," reports the Mirror.
"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."
Jamie Carragher laughing in the CBS Sport studios
Jamie Carragher was able to laugh at his expense(Image: CBS Sports)
Slot humorously implied that Carragher only discusses Liverpool when they're underperforming, quipping: "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?"
His witty retort sparked laughter in the CBS Studio, which also hosted Micah Richards, Thierry Henry and presenter Kate Abdo. Once the laughter had died down, Slot took the time to answer Carragher's question and elaborate on his strategy.
When questioned about the changes, he explained: "Because of some injuries we have, because of the players we have available and because of the opponents' style of play.
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"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.
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"I think you could see that today with full-backs who could attack down the side with (Alexis) Mac Allister and Ryan (Gravenberch) who could help out Joe (Gomez) and Virgil (Van Dijk) in the build-up."
It was a humorous conclusion to an ideal evening for Slot's team. They're on the brink of securing a spot in the round of 16 through one of the eight automatic qualifying places.
A win at Anfield against Azerbaijani outfit Qarabag will secure their place in the last-16 without the need for a two-legged play-off. It would be a significant boost for Slot's squad, who are currently embroiled in a tight race for a top-four finish domestically.