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A round-up of Liverpool news as Arne Slot is instructed that one of his players is struggling and a Crystal Palace star responds to the club's win over the RedsLiverpool have been dealt a rare blow after suffering their first defeat of the season. After Federico Chiesa's late equaliser at Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace snatched victory with Eddie Nketiah's 97th-minute winner to end the Reds' unbeaten run.Arne Slot's squad has shown remarkable resilience this season, with Liverpool becoming known for their last-minute goals.
However, following Saturday's disappointment, a pundit has warned the Liverpool boss that one of the club's long-standing players is becoming a worry.READ MORE: Virgil van Dijk addresses Liverpool 'worry' and 'biggest challenge' they now faceREAD MORE: What Arsenal did after Liverpool defeat as new Marc Guehi future claim madeIn other news, a Palace player has taken to social media to express his frustration over what he felt was a dubious refereeing decision that almost saved Liverpool.Micah Richards shares concern over Ibrahima KonateMicah Richards believes Ibrahima Konate's display against Palace has raised wider questions about Liverpool's defensive unit. Liverpool, after so many errors, that were allowing Palace to play at their tempo.
If it wasn't for Alisson, it would have been four or five at half-time."Chris Richards calls out controversial VAR decisionWhile Liverpool reflect on their first defeat of the campaign, Palace defender Chris Richards spoke out in frustration at the decision that nearly saw the Reds preserve their unbeaten start to the season. Liverpool manager Slot acknowledged that his team had been outplayed by Palace on Saturday, particularly throughout the initial 45 minutes."Palace deserved to be up by two or three goals in the first half," Slot admitted.