Liverpool Faces Scrutiny After Recent Cup Defeats

Liverpool's recent form has been criticized following a Carabao Cup final loss to Newcastle and a Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Manager Arne Slot dismissed fatigue as a factor, pointing instead to a lack of success in physical duels. Despite these setbacks, Liverpool remains 12 points clear in the Premier League. Virgil van Dijk, criticized by Wayne Rooney for his defensive performance against PSG, defended his actions and noted the challenges facing modern players. Sky Sports and ITV apologized for airing explicit language from Liverpool's team huddle during the Carabao Cup final. The team faces increasing media scrutiny as they aim to maintain their Premier League advantage and address performance issues.