Jamie Redknapp ‘really surprised’ by Arne Slot decision as Liverpool crash out of Carabao Cup

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Published October 29, 2025 9:43pm Updated October 29, 2025 9:44pm Liverpool fell to yet another defeat (Picture: Getty) Jamie Redknapp was left stunned by Arne Slot’s team selection as Liverpool crashed out of the Carabao Cup to continue their woeful run of form. The victory continues Palace’s superb recent record against Liverpool, with Oliver Glasner’s side having already recorded victories against Slot’s side in the Community Shield and the Premier League.

Given their busy schedule, Slot was always expected to rotate his lineup for the mixture fixture, but the Dutchman opted to make wholesale changes with only Milos Kerkez retaining his place in the side from Saturday’s defeat to Brentford. Get personalised updates on Liverpool every day Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro’s Football Newsletter.

And it was a decision that left Redknapp somewhat perplexed before the match, with the former Liverpool midfielder telling Sky Sports: ‘It’s a surprise but I guess he’s the only man who knows when he watches the training. Crystal Palace beat Liverpool comfortably at Anfield (Picture: Getty) Arne Slot’s young side proved no match (Picture: Getty) ‘He sees who is right – people like Virgil van Dijk, what is their fitness and confidence. ‘Ekitike, I thought he might start today – it’s a really surprising thing what he’s done tonight. ‘It might pay off, but I thought he would have gone a lot stronger than that to be honest.’ More to follow Arrow MORE: What time is the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw tonight?