Arne Slot could end up looking like a genius once again at Liverpool - opinion

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Arne Slot’s decision to start the Liverpool academy players against Crystal Palace on Wednesday could end up making him look like a genius. Liverpool need to bring their A-game against Aston Villa, Real Madrid, and Manchester City Now that Liverpool don’t have the Carabao Cup to think about due to their 3-0 defeat, it’s clear that the majority of their focus is going to be towards the Premier League and the Champions League.Going into the 2025-26 season, many expected Liverpool to steamroll their way through each competition, but unfortunately, that isn’t how things have panned out.

Their next three games against Aston Villa, Real Madrid, and Manchester City are all going to be key to how the rest of their campaign will pan out. Liverpool must beat Aston Villa at all costs on SaturdayIf Slot’s decision to throw away Liverpool’s chances of winning the Carabao Cup is to be justified, players such as Mohamed Salah and even Ibrahima Konate must be at their best.

Most of Slot’s first-team squad have been way off the pace this term, and with Liverpool’s next game against Villa a must-win, things need to change soon.Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty ImagesBecause if they do end up losing, that could end their title hopes altogether. However, if they end up winning and beating two of their upcoming opponents by a decent margin, Slot’s decision to start Liverpool’s academy players against Palace could make him look like a genius.