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Arne Slot consoles Hugo Ekitike after Liverpool's defeat in the Community Shield to Crystal Palace(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Liverpool fans have voiced strong opinions following the recent defeat to Crystal Palace, with many praising the impact of new signings while calling for urgent defensive improvements and a rethink in midfield ahead of Friday’s clash with Bournemouth.

The Reds suffered another penalty shoot-out heartbreak in the Community Shield, after a 2-2 draw after normal and extra time at Wembley.

Ismaila Sarr levelled the game again with 13 minutes to go.



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Many fans singled out Ekitike and Florian Wirtz for praise, including reader Pangpang123, who said: “All new signings showing very encouraging signs especially Ekitike and Wirtz combining so many times.

I can see the need to sign Isak today as I think we want more quality to supplement Ekitike and Wirtz quality.

We cant have a midfield with Jones-Szoboszlai-Wirtz.

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"Jones tried to keep his discipline but Szoboszlai cant play in a deep role and completely failed to understand his role which was to pass the ball quickly and shield the back 4.

Wirtz cant play in a midfield 3 any time soon.

With Gravenberch suspended for Bournemouth, I think Slot has to play Wirtz in the old Firmino role behind Salah and Ekitike, with 3 in midfield behind him.
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