Carragher: Liverpool's Tactical Approach Was 'Massively Wrong'

Jamie Carragher has criticized Arne Slot's tactical decisions, stating that he got it 'massively wrong' and that Virgil van Dijk will likely plead with him to never use a back five again after Liverpool's 2-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain. Carragher believes the team's poor performance could have resulted in a 'five or six' goal deficit, highlighting the significant gap in class between the two teams. Liverpool's defeat marks their 16th loss of the season, with Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scoring for PSG. Carragher expressed concern over the team's strategy, particularly the use of man-to-man marking, which left Van Dijk exposed alongside Ibrahima Konate. Slot's decision to switch to a back five in an attempt to contain PSG's threat ultimately backfired, according to Carragher. The pundit also praised Van Dijk's performances this season, despite criticism from others, and noted that playing alongside Konate has been challenging for the veteran defender. Slot acknowledged that Liverpool were fortunate not to have lost by a bigger margin and is relieved that the tie is still alive ahead of the second leg at Anfield.