Liverpool’s Carabao Cup journey came to a disappointing end as they suffered a 3–0 defeat to Crystal Palace. It was a night marked by defensive lapses, a red card, and overall frustration for Arne Slot’s side.
Player Ratings
Freddie Woodman – 6/10
Made his Liverpool debut under tough circumstances. He had little chance to stop Sarr’s goals, often left unprotected by his defence.
Calvin Ramsay – 5/10
Featured for only the third time since his arrival from Aberdeen. Struggled to cope with Palace’s pace and physicality, showing signs of inexperience.
Wataru Endo – 5/10
Deployed in a back-five setup and initially looked composed. However, he couldn’t prevent the first goal and remains on the fringes of Slot’s plans this season.
Joe Gomez – 4/10
Failed to react quickly enough before the opener and couldn’t marshal the defence effectively. A disappointing showing from one of the team’s senior figures.
Andy Robertson – 6/10
Provided leadership as the most experienced player on the pitch. Tried to guide the younger players but wasn’t commanding enough to change the game’s course.
Milos Kerkez – 4/10
Appeared rushed and uncomfortable in possession. Played out of position at left wing-back and struggled to adjust to the intensity of the contest.
Kieran Morrison – 5/10
On his first-team debut, Morrison showed flashes of energy and enthusiasm but found limited space to influence the game as Palace controlled proceedings.
Trey Nyoni – 5/10
Faced a difficult introduction in midfield. Tried to compete physically but often found himself outmatched by Palace’s experience and structure.
Alexis Mac Allister – 4/10
Barely made an impact in midfield. Looked isolated and failed to impose himself as Palace dictated play in central areas.
Rio Ngumoh – 6/10
Offered attacking spark and nearly found the net in the first half. One of the few bright spots, using his skill to create brief moments of danger.
Federico Chiesa – 6/10
Liverpool’s liveliest attacker on the night, though he squandered a key chance by firing over the bar. His movement and effort stood out amid a poor team display.
Substitutes
Wellity Lucky – 5
Kaide Gordon – 5
Amara Nallo – 3
Verdict
Liverpool’s young and rotated side simply couldn’t handle a more composed Crystal Palace team. While there were small positives from debutants and fringe players, the overall performance was far below expectations — and a clear reminder of the depth challenges Arne Slot must address
