Liverpool suffered a crushing defeat in the English League Cup, losing five consecutive matches in the domestic league.

Liverpool went into the match with many changes. The team suffered a series of injuries, forcing them to field a mixed lineup. Robertson played as a center back, partnering Gomez, while Nyoni and Endo played as central midfielders. Up front, only Federico Chiesa was a bright name.

With such a “crippled” lineup, Liverpool could not put pressure on Crystal Palace’s defense. In the first half, they only had 1 shot on target while Crystal Palace dangerously attacked 5 times. And under such pressure, what had to happen happened when in the 41st minute, Crystal Palace opened the score. Ismaila Sarr finished with a tricky left foot to open the score for the visitors.

Liverpool played even worse than in previous matches.

Not yet recovered from the loss, 4 minutes later Liverpool conceded a second goal. It was still Ismaila Sarr who scored. He doubled the gap with a shot that went near the right post.

In the second half, Liverpool tried to rise but were powerless. They were already unstable, and now they did not have a strong force, making it very difficult for this team to launch an attack. In the whole second half, all Liverpool did was to dominate the ball possession (61 compared to 39%). In terms of finishing, they were almost hopeless.

Liverpool didn't even make the opposing goalkeeper work once while their goalkeeper was shot on goal 4 times by the opponent. And 1 of them scored. In the 88th minute, Yeremi Pino sealed a 3-0 victory for Crystal Palace, sending the team to the next round and plunging Liverpool into a great crisis with 5 consecutive losses in the domestic league.

In other matches, Arsenal and Man City both won easily, while Chelsea and Newcastle also overcame their Premier League opponents to enter the next round.