Liverpool Faces Crystal Palace Carabao Cup Amid Multiple Injuries

Liverpool faces Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup fourth round amid injury challenges and poor recent form for both clubs. Liverpool has been struggling with multiple injuries to key players including Alisson Becker, Jeremie Frimpong, and Giovanni Leoni, with Curtis Jones also doubtful after a recent knock. Due to these absences, young goalkeeper Freddie Woodman is expected to make his debut, and the lineup may feature several surprising inclusions like Calvin Ramsay and Joe Gomez, as manager Arne Slot seeks to rotate the squad and address defensive vulnerabilities. Crystal Palace, who have beaten Liverpool twice already this season, are also dealing with injuries and will start backup goalkeeper Walter Benitez. Liverpool is under pressure to break a losing streak and improve morale, but the team must be cautious as Palace remains a tough opponent capable of late goals. Both managers are balancing injury concerns with the need to field competitive sides for this crucial cup tie at Anfield.