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Liverpool manager Arne Slot is eager to start the new season by winning silverware in the Community Shield as his revamped Liverpool side face Crystal Palace at Wembley. After securing their record-equalling 20th English top-flight title last season with four games to spare, Liverpool have invested nearly £300 million in new signings, including forwards Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike, and full-backs Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong, who could make their debut in this match.
Slot highlighted the rarity of having the chance to win a trophy in the season's opening game, acknowledging it comes against a tough opponent in Crystal Palace. The Eagles enter the fixture as FA Cup holders, having stunned Manchester City 1-0 in the final, and Slot noted their proven difficulty to beat in one-off matches, referencing Palace's performances in both the FA Cup final and semi-final.
This Community Shield match pits the Premier League champions against the FA Cup winners, serving traditionally as a curtain-raiser for the English football season. Slot’s optimism is underlined by his recognition of Palace’s quality, making the contest a significant early test for Liverpool’s ambitious new-look squad.
New signing Florian Wirtz was praised for his impactful debut, showing promise to contribute significantly to Liverpool’s campaign and potentially earn silverware quickly. His arrival alongside other quality acquisitions reflects the club’s ambition to build on last season's success under Slot's leadership.
Meanwhile, the atmosphere surrounding the game has had some tension, as a minute's silence for late Liverpool star Diogo Jota was disrupted by a minority of Crystal Palace fans, leading to boos and the referee cutting the silence short, adding an emotional layer to this high-profile fixture.
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