The Dutch coach replaced Jurgen Klopp at Anfield over the summer, and Carragher has predicted that Liverpool won't be as much of a "rollercoaster" under their new boss.

Speaking on Sky Sports after Liverpool defeated Brentford 2-0, Carragher explained: "I thought the atmosphere was strange considering it was the first home game of the season.

"Is that something to do with the style of play being different in that it won't be as end-to-end?

"Last season was a rollercoaster ride for supporters; late goals, coming from behind. It felt like every game was like a cup final. Liverpool needed more games like this last season.

"That was almost like a Man City performance in that the game felt over when the second goal went in. There wasn't any jeopardy in the game."

Carragher, 46, suggested that Liverpool fans will have to adjust to their new, more measured style of play.

The former Liverpool and England player explained: "Arne Slot's Liverpool aren't going to be as exciting as Jurgen Klopp's - that's impossible. I'm interesting to see how that will affect the atmosphere as the months go on because it did feel strange today.

"But it still might prove to be as successful, if not more successful, than last season. If Liverpool win more games like this today, 2-0, comfortable, then it'll put them in a great position."

Liverpool's next game is away at Manchester United and Carragher admitted it will be "the first really big game of his tenure".

Carragher added: "You think of what that game did to Liverpool's title chances, there should be a lot of motivation from his players to put that right."