Liverpool are aiming to earn some Carabao Cup redemption when they host Crystal Palace in the fourth round of the competition on Wednesday.
The Reds enter the fixture in dismal form having suffered their fourth Premier League defeat on the spin at the weekend—they were deservedly beaten 3–2 by Brentford. The result has left them seven points off table toppers Arsenal and firmly in crisis heading into November.
Victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League last week has been Liverpool’s only respite during their woeful losing run, which began at Palace in late September. They have lost five of their last six in all competitions and know things could get worse before they get better.
The Reds, who also lost to Palace in the Community Shield this term, will likely field a weakened lineup despite their need for victory—a fixture pile-up and injury risks to some of Slot’s key personnel forcing the Dutchman’s hand.
