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Liverpool news: Arne Slot told he should be worried as star calls out VAR controversy

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A round-up of Liverpool news as manager Arne Slot is warned about one of his players' performances by a pundit and a Crystal Palace star reacts to their team's win over the RedsLiverpool have been left with an unfamiliar feeling after suffering their first defeat of the season. The Reds looked to have rescued a point against Crystal Palace through Federico Chiesa’s late equaliser at Selhurst Park, but Eddie Nketiah’s 97th-minute winner sealed three points for the home side.Arne Slot’s team have demonstrated resilience on several occasions this season, with Liverpool developing a knack for late goals.



However, in the wake of their setback on Saturday, Liverpool boss Slot has been warned by a pundit that one of the club’s longer-serving players is becoming a concern.Meanwhile, a Palace player has hit out on social media after feeling that Liverpool almost benefitted from a questionable refereeing decision. Here, Mirror Football takes a closer look at some of the news surrounding the Reds.READ MORE: Eddie Nketiah sends three-word Liverpool message after giving Arsenal title race boostREAD MORE: Arne Slot publicly calls out one Liverpool player for error which led to Crystal Palace winnerMicah Richards admits Ibrahima Konate concernMicah Richards believes Ibrahima Konate’s performance against Palace prompted broader concerns about the Liverpool defence.

If it wasn’t for Alisson, it would have been four or five at half-time.”Chris Richards calls out controversial VAR callWhile Liverpool mull over their first defeat of the campaign, Palace defender Chris Richards hit out at the decision that saw the Reds almost maintain their unbeaten start to the season. Liverpool boss Slot conceded that his side had been second best to Palace on Saturday, especially during the opening 45 minutes.“Palace deserved to be up by two or three goals in the first half,” Slot admitted.