Liverpool vs Crystal Palace match review, 2:45 a.m. October 30: Another sad day at Anfield

VHO - Comments on the match Liverpool vs Crystal Palace, round 4 of the English League Cup, facing a formidable opponent, can coach Arne Slot and his students successfully take revenge?

Liverpool vs Crystal Palace form

Over the past year, Liverpool have been constantly disappointed in their encounters with Crystal Palace. In the second leg at the end of last season, The Kop struggled to get a 1-1 draw at Anfield despite playing with one less player.

Since the beginning of this season, the two sides have had 2 clashes and the one who has had to gnaw at the sadness of defeat is none other than The Kop. After losing on penalties in the Community Shield, the Reds continued to fall 1-2 in their visit to Selhurst Park in round 6 of the Premier League.

That defeat officially ended Liverpool's 7-game winning streak, and opened a dark turning point for coach Arne Slot and his team. In the next 5 matches, the port city giant lost 4 and won only 1.

The 5-1 victory at Eintracht Frankfurt was clearly just a glimmer of hope, thanks to taking advantage of an opponent who played too naively and defended poorly. But when returning to the domestic arena, The Kop continued to disappoint with a convincing 2-3 defeat at the hands of Brentford.

Despite spending big on recruiting quality new players to build his own new squad, coach Arne Slot is still struggling with the problem of personnel and suitable tactics. After nearly a quarter of the season, Liverpool has truly lost the shadow of a champion.

Under his predecessor Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool have never looked so pale and lacking in character, even in their darkest days. The pressure is on Slot's shoulders and if he doesn't improve quickly, the Dutchman could face a sacking, a policy the Anfield team rarely implements but must implement once the team strays from the expected trajectory.

Will Liverpool once again have to suffer defeat against Palace?

On the other hand, Crystal Palace are also in a slump. In their last 4 appearances, the London team has not found the joy of victory, drawing only 1 and losing 3.

However, the recent impressive head-to-head record and the opponent's poor form are enough to give Palace hope of progressing. Before entering the slump, the away team had gone through an 11-match unbeaten streak in all competitions.

Compared to Liverpool, Crystal Palace has a much more modest record in the League Cup. The Eagles have never won this tournament in the club's 120-year history. In the past 6 years, the London team has only passed the 4th round once.

Liverpool vs Crystal Palace squad information

Liverpool: Will be without the services of many key players such as Alexander Isak, Ryan Gravenberch, Alisson Becker, Giovanni Leoni and Jeremie Frimpong. Curtis Jones's ability to play is also not very bright.

Crystal Palace: Only the trio Caleb Kporha, Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure are absent due to injury.

Expected lineup Liverpool vs Crystal Palace

Liverpool: Woodman; Ramsay, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Endo, Mac Allister; Chiesa, Szoboszlai, Ngumoha; Ekitike

Crystal Palace: Benitez; Canvot, Lacroix, Guehi; Clyne, Lerma, Hughes, Sosa; Esse, Devenny; Nketiah

Prediction: 1-1 (Crystal Palace win on penalties)

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