Liverpool Cancel Thursday Training Session Following Tottenham Defeat
Liverpool’s troubles continued after their Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg loss to Tottenham on Wednesday evening. According to James Pearce on X, the team’s flight back from London was unable to land at John Lennon Airport due to icy fog.
The plane was diverted to Birmingham, with ground transport arranged for the remainder of the journey home, meaning the players didn’t return until the early hours of Thursday morning, leading to the cancellation of their training session.
The weather conditions in the city had been poor for the past week, and this added disruption would have undoubtedly impacted preparations for the upcoming match against Accrington Stanley.
Manager Arne Slot, already frustrated by the defeat to Spurs—evident in his post-match comments—will likely be further irritated by the travel chaos. Similarly, Virgil van Dijk, also upset by the loss, may find the unexpected day off a chance to reset mentally.
With the next match against League Two opposition, Liverpool might be able to approach the game with less pressure. Many players likely needed a break, and Slot is expected to make several changes to the lineup for the FA Cup tie, providing a potential opportunity to regroup before the upcoming clash with Nottingham Forest.
This marks the first time this season that Liverpool has hit a rough patch, and it’s crucial they find a way to turn things around.
