Arne Slot stands by his team selection following Liverpool’s Carabao Cup exit

Liverpool manager Arne Slot reacts on the touchline during the Carabao Cup fourth round match at Anfield

Arne Slot stood by his decision to make sweeping changes to protect players despite Crystal Palace condemning Liverpool to a sixth defeat in seven matches as they bowed out of the Carabao Cup.

Having won the Community Shield on penalties and last month’s Premier League meeting at Selhurst Park, Wednesday evening saw the Eagles get the better of the Reds for the third time this season.

Ismaila Sarr’s first-half brace put Oliver Glasner’s Palace in control, with Yeremy Pino’s first goal for the club wrapping up a 3-0 fourth-round win after Liverpool substitute Amara Nallo was sent off.

Slot’s decision to ma

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