Liverpool's troubles against Crystal Palace continued as Ismaïla Sarr scored twice in a 3-0 win to send the Reds crashing out of the Carabao Cup for the sixth time under Arne Slot.
Sarr, who has now notched up seven goals in nine appearances against Liverpool, was the difference-maker at Selhurst Park. The Senegal international's pace and movement proved too much for the home side's defence, which struggled to contain him throughout the match.
Liverpool made 10 changes from their starting XI, with a mix of youth and experience on the pitch. However, it was the Palace team that looked more composed and assured, with Sarr's double proving decisive in the victory.
The Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has been under pressure in recent weeks, with his side struggling to find consistency. The loss in the Carabao Cup only adds to the concern, as Aston Villa and Real Madrid are both on the horizon for the Reds.
Slot prioritized preparation for the Premier League visit of Villa over the Carabao Cup match, which may have contributed to the team's lacklustre performance. He also made all 10 substitutes make their debuts, with only one player seeing action in the under-21s on Sunday.
Liverpool's young players showed flashes of promise, but ultimately fell short against a Palace side that were well-coordinated and experienced. The Reds' struggles are becoming increasingly concerning, and Slot will need to address these issues quickly if his team is to avoid a slump.
For Liverpool, the Carabao Cup exit serves as another reminder of their vulnerability against top-tier opponents. With key players returning from injury, the Reds can only hope that they have learned from their mistakes and can rebuild their confidence in time for the upcoming Premier League matches.
Sarr, who has now notched up seven goals in nine appearances against Liverpool, was the difference-maker at Selhurst Park. The Senegal international's pace and movement proved too much for the home side's defence, which struggled to contain him throughout the match.
Liverpool made 10 changes from their starting XI, with a mix of youth and experience on the pitch. However, it was the Palace team that looked more composed and assured, with Sarr's double proving decisive in the victory.
The Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has been under pressure in recent weeks, with his side struggling to find consistency. The loss in the Carabao Cup only adds to the concern, as Aston Villa and Real Madrid are both on the horizon for the Reds.
Slot prioritized preparation for the Premier League visit of Villa over the Carabao Cup match, which may have contributed to the team's lacklustre performance. He also made all 10 substitutes make their debuts, with only one player seeing action in the under-21s on Sunday.
Liverpool's young players showed flashes of promise, but ultimately fell short against a Palace side that were well-coordinated and experienced. The Reds' struggles are becoming increasingly concerning, and Slot will need to address these issues quickly if his team is to avoid a slump.
For Liverpool, the Carabao Cup exit serves as another reminder of their vulnerability against top-tier opponents. With key players returning from injury, the Reds can only hope that they have learned from their mistakes and can rebuild their confidence in time for the upcoming Premier League matches.
The way slot is managing his team is so worrying, he needs to make some tough decisions ASAP. 10 subs starting and not even giving some of the youngsters a decent game time doesn't look like a good strategy at all 
Liverpool's squad depth seems to be a major issue right now, and with big games coming up, it's gotta change. They need to stick to what works in the Premier League and bring back their starting XI unless they're really confident in their bench players 
Liverpool is having a total meltdown this season 
! They're getting thrashed by teams they should be easily beating, like Crystal Palace 
. I mean, who tries out 10 subs against anyone? 
Arne Slot needs to get his act together, pronto! 
️ These losses are piling up and it's starting to look like the Reds are going through a full-blown crisis mode 
. They need some big wins in the Premier League ASAP or they'll be in for a long season 
.
it's getting old seeing them get thrashed by teams like palace 
. Arne Slot needs to shake things up, can't keep making changes and expecting youth to save the day 
. It's not like Palace was some lowly team either, they looked pretty composed out there 
. The Reds are getting exposed, time for a new game plan or else it's gonna be a long season 
what's going on with Liverpool FC? They're like a ship without a rudder 
. Arne Slot needs to get his head around this ASAP 
because 6th time out of Carabao Cup is not cool 
. And why prioritize Premier League match over the cup match? Priorities, dude! 
. Sarr is like the ultimate villain for them right now 
. Need to get their act together or they'll be sleeping with the fishes 
. I mean, what's the point of having a youth squad if they can't even beat a mid-table team like Palace? 
The young players showed promise, but they need to be given more time to develop without getting thrown into these big games. This loss is a wake-up call for Slot, and I hope he takes it seriously. 
Liverpool's season is going downhill 
, and it's not looking good 
. They keep making changes 
instead of finding a solid team dynamic 
, and they just couldn't contain him 
. It's like they're still finding their footing 
️... or lack thereof 
I mean, they're one of the biggest clubs in England, but they can't even beat Crystal Palace? 
And what's with all these changes in the team? Are they trying to shake things up or something? I don't get it... maybe someone can explain it to me? 
sarr is just one of those guys who can cause problems for any defense 
and yeah slot prioritizing the premier league match over the cup match might not have been the best call 
but you gotta think about bigger picture here 