What has happened to Liverpool? The club that once embodied grit, power, and pride now looks unrecognisable. On a night meant for redemption, Liverpool fell apart as Crystal Palace stunned them 3–0 at Anfield, ending their Carabao Cup hopes and deepening the crisis surrounding manager Arne Slot.
Liverpool’s Collapse at Anfield
From kick-off, Liverpool were off-tempo and unsure. According to Reuters, Palace’s Ismaïla Sarr punished Liverpool’s defensive lapses twice before half-time, while Yeremy Pino sealed the humiliation late on. The result marked Liverpool’s heaviest home cup defeat since 1934.
Just a week ago, Liverpool dismantled Frankfurt 5–0, yet the same squad now looks exhausted and directionless. As The Guardian reported, Slot defended his rotated lineup, blaming fixture congestion—but the performance offered little justification.
Liverpool Arne Slot’s Gamble Growing Crisis
While Liverpool falter, rivals surge ahead—Chelsea dominate Ajax 5–1 and Arsenal thrash Atlético Madrid 4–0. Even TalkSport called the defeat “a 91-year low” for Liverpool, highlighting a deeper identity crisis.
Can Liverpool rediscover their rhythm, or has the magic of Anfield faded for good? For Slot and his men, the next whistle isn’t just another game—it’s the fight to restore Liverpool’s soul.