Liverpool Suffers Six Losses in Seven Games Amid Carabao Cup Exit

Liverpool, the reigning Premier League champions, are enduring a severe slump, losing six of their last seven games across all competitions, including a 3-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Crystal Palace. Manager Arne Slot faced criticism for fielding a largely young and inexperienced squad against Palace, resting many key players, which resulted in a comprehensive loss. Despite the poor run, Liverpool's ownership remains supportive of Slot, emphasizing patience due to the significant changes in the squad over the summer. Slot acknowledged the team's subpar performance is "not Liverpool standards" but defended his selection choices given injuries and fixture congestion, stressing the limited squad depth. The Reds face a challenging upcoming schedule with matches against Aston Villa, Real Madrid, and Manchester City, and Slot remains under pressure to improve results while managing player fitness. Fans continue to support the team amid the tough period, and Liverpool hopes to recover soon with key players returning from injury.