Liverpool failed to reach the League Cup quarter-finals, losing 0-3 to Crystal Palace. This was another disappointing result for the Merseyside team in recent weeks. After the match, head coach Arne Slot clarified the team's situation and the reasons for the defeat in an interview with the media.
According to Slot, the team's physical and psychological fatigue has been very high in recent weeks. "In fact, one can find various excuses, but there is no serious reason to justify these results. We've lost five of the last six games - this is an unacceptable figure for Liverpool," the coach said.
According to him, the team has played many matches in a very short period of time recently. "In recent weeks, I've had to play one game every three days. "It was especially difficult for the players to recover after tough matches in Europe," Slot said.
The coach also noted that the number of injuries in the team has increased. "You saw which players I put on the field in today's match. I decided to give rest to the main squad members who played a lot last week. "This decision was the right one, because next week will be very important for us," he said.
Slot noted that Liverpool has always made it a habit to give academy graduates chances in the League Cup. "This competition has always been a testing ground for young people. We also did not deviate from this tradition. But young players need experience, which requires time," the coach added.
In his opinion, Liverpool's current squad is not yet sufficiently stable: "Our current team is not as powerful as people imagine. We need to be realistic about this. Our goal is to restore team play and keep key players healthy."
The slot's statement caused mixed reactions among fans. Many praised his open and impartial performance, while others argued that there weren't enough excuses for the team's recent results.
Liverpool will now focus on competitions in the English Premier League and European competitions. According to Arne Slot, the team is preparing with all their might for next week's matches and aims to stop a string of losses.
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