Six losses in the last seven games. This sounds like Wolverhampton or West Ham this season, but is the horribly weak record of the reigning Premier League champions. When Arne Slott explains the latest defeat in the cup against Crystal Palace by saying that he actually does not have enough players, there are many who shake their heads outside Liverpool. Because this summer, Liverpool burned well over £400 million in reinforcements.
Had Liverpool won, with Wirtz and Isak in sparkling scoring form, this summer’s wild shopping round would have been forgotten. With a loss in a game, after a game, Slot is asked every single week how this is possible with the giant investments in new players.
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After the 0-3 loss to Crystal Palace on Wednesday, Slot explains why he used so many academy players.
“Our squad is probably not as broad as people think it is. There has been no change in the way we look at it. Combined with that, the club has always chosen to give playing time to young academy players in the League Cup, says Arne Slot to the BBC.
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Now Aston Villa, Real Madrid and Manchester City await.
