Jamie Carragher expects Arne Slot to get rid of up to FIVE players he ‘doesn’t rate’ this summer – as the former Liverpool defender picks the positions where the league leaders can improve

Jamie Carragher believes that Arne Slot could dispense with up to five Liverpool players he ‘doesn’t rate’ this summer. 

The Dutchman looks set to lead the Reds to the Premier League title in his first season in charge, having succeeded legendary manager Jurgen Klopp last term. 

Slot has made only two signings since his arrival, though neither Giorgi Mamardashvili, on loan at Valencia, or Federico Chiesa, largely absent due to injury, have contributed this term. 

Nevertheless, Liverpool are on course to claim a record-equaling 20th top-flight title after Sunday’s victory of Manchester City sent them 11 points clear of second place Arsenal with 11 games to play. 

Former Reds defender Jamie Carragher believes that Slot has shown his preference for certain players as the season has gone on and relied on an increasingly condensed group. Carragher reckons that will see the Anfield club parting ways with a host of first team players in the summer transfer window. 

‘What I would say is, and it is an exciting thing for Liverpool, Slot hasn’t bought anyone really,’ he said on Sky Sports. ‘They bought Chiesa last minute to cover Salah if he was injured. He is going to know this squad a lot better going into next season and if I’m being honest, he only ever used 14 or 15 players.

Carragher reckons the Dutchman has used an increasingly small core of players as the season has gone on

Darwin Nunez (left) has struggled for gametime this season and was an unused substitute against Man City

‘There are probably four or five players in the squad he doesn’t rate. I am not being critical but he is probably thinking now I know what this team needs. 

‘While this team is going to go on and win the league title, I still think there’s three positions in this team that can be improved quite a bit. 

‘I think Liverpool, could bring a left back in, a centre forward in and an attacking midfielder, players coming into the team then maybe certain areas of the team. That’s pretty exciting because you would imagine Liverpool have money to spend.’

After the win against City, Slot insisted that his side will not get carried away. 

‘There is no secret. We are 11 points clear but Arsenal has one game in hand,’ he said. ‘The best attack we had didn’t end in a goal. You always have to adapt to the challenge you have. 

‘A week ago we experienced how difficult Wolves at home was. They will always be difficult games, like today.

‘It is easier for us to not get excited because we know what we have to put in. This result was more about defence than attack. It is normal for fanbases to be positive and it is important to understand why we are where we are.’

Liverpool welcome Newcastle to Anfield on Wednesday night, while Arsenal face a tough away clash at Nottingham Forest.