Arne Slot delivers honest verdict after Liverpool’s surprise loss

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Arne Slot Liverpool’s unbeaten start to the season came to a halt at Selhurst Park as Crystal Palace struck late to hand the champions a 2-1 defeat. ALSO READ: Arne Slot breaks silence with update after Liverpool injury scare Slot reflects on mistakes, missed chances and costly set-pieces Slot admitted Liverpool were second best for long spells, especially in the opening half (via Liverpool FC).

“To concede another set-piece goal is as disappointing as our first half was,” he said. Slot also explained why he turned to Cody Gakpo at half-time.

“We wanted to overload the midfield with Florian Wirtz in the first half – that’s why we didn’t start with Cody. Slot pointed out the positives from Liverpool’s second-half display but admitted lessons must be learned quickly if the Reds want to stay on top of the title race.