Jamie Carragher has delivered a sharp assessment of Liverpool’s 4-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven, describing one of Arne Slot’s decisions as a “sackable offence.”
Liverpool endured a difficult night in the Champions League on Wednesday. Ivan Perisic put PSV ahead from the penalty spot inside six minutes, but Dominik Szoboszlai briefly restored hope by scoring the equaliser.
However, the second half quickly unravelled for the Reds. PSV dominated the remainder of the match, scoring three unanswered goals, including a brace from Couhaib Driouech, exposing Liverpool’s defensive weaknesses throughout.
The performance drew criticism from several pundits. Dietmar Hamann expressed frustration at Mohamed Salah’s behaviour during the match, while Carragher voiced his own concerns on CBS Sports. He argued that Slot’s continued trust in Ibrahima Konate was unacceptable, insisting that persisting with the defender amounted to a “sackable offence.”
In a clip shared by CBS Sports, Carragher is seen venting his frustration before stating that Slot “should be sacked” for repeatedly selecting Konate.
The pressure on Slot has intensified as Liverpool have now suffered three consecutive defeats in all competitions. Carragher suggested this latest loss could push some supporters to question whether Slot is still the right man for the job.
He noted that Liverpool historically do not dismiss managers who have won league titles, yet the team’s struggles this season make the situation increasingly difficult to ignore. Carragher reflected on Slot’s remarkable first season at the club, making the current downturn even more surprising.
Liverpool will aim to bounce back on Sunday when they return to Premier League action against Crystal Palace