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SLOT LAMENTS LACK OF DEPTH
The Straits Times
|October 31, 2025
Reds boss cites tough upcoming games for squad changes after another loss to Palace
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Liverpool boss Arne Slot defended his decision to name a much-changed side after a 3-0 League Cup fourth-round exit to Crystal Palace on Oct 29 extended the Reds’ miserable run.
The English Premier League champions have now lost six of their last seven matches in all competitions, including their last four in the league.
Slot made his priorities clear before kickoff by making 10 changes, with the likes of Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah left out of the squad completely.
A youthful selection were easily picked off by Palace, who have now beaten Liverpool three times this season, including the penalty shootout win in the Community Shield.
Ismaila Sarr struck twice in the first half before Yeremy Pino added a third late on after Liverpool substitute Amara Nallo was sent off at Anfield.
“It’s not Liverpool standards to lose six out of seven,” said Slot, who used a big week ahead as justification for his team selection.
Palace manager Oliver Glasner said it was “disrespectful” to suggest the Reds had put out a weakened team.
He said: “It was Arne Slot’s decision and we never care what other teams are doing.
This story is from the October 31, 2025 edition of The Straits Times.
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