THERE is clearly one thing flawed should you can't even beat Palace.
Jurgen Klopp’s aspect, nonetheless battered and bruised after their Champions League battering by Actual Madrid, delivered additional proof of the most important issues inside this group - and why Liverpool will certainly wrestle to complete in a high 4 spot.
In opposition to Palace, who had not received in any of their seven Premier League matches in 2023, the Reds created a number of possibilities however didn't need to win.
As a result of right here in south London was an unbelievably-bad Premier League match between two groups who look shot to items.
With out wanting on the desk, this assembly of seventh versus twelfth might simply have handed for a relegation scrap.
Klopp loved encouraging wins over Everton and Newcastle however the 5-2 thrashing by Actual Madrid was a extra correct reflection of the place this group is at.
Liverpool should certainly beat Wolves of their recreation in hand at Anfield on Wednesday. Equally, in the event that they play like this at house to Manchester United subsequent Sunday, issues might get a bit messy.
Klopp made 4 modifications from the Actual match - with Darwin Nunez and Joe Gomez each injured - however it didn't actually make a lot distinction.
This Liverpool group nonetheless seems to be unrecognisable from the one which got here inside per week and two video games of successful 4 trophies final season.
So most of the gamers have suffered an enormous dip in type and this was a troublesome watch though Patrick Vieira’s group did present loads of dedication.
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The Reds had a bit extra about them when Harvey Elliott changed Naby Keita for the second half however it was nonetheless nowhere close to adequate.
Alisson was responsible of a howler at Anfield on Tuesday and each time the ball was handed to his toes, he handled it like a bomb.
Admittedly, Klopp has not been helped by accidents although Diogo Jota was welcomed again for a primary begin since October 16.
Liverpool have definitely missed the 2021-22 model of Jota who scored 21 instances. Though even earlier than his autumn calf harm, the Portuguese worldwide had failed to attain in any of his 11 video games and he missed a few possibilities right here.
Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is one other ahead having a troublesome season, placing it mildly.
He wasted two nice first half possibilities and contemplating he had solely scored as soon as in 22 video games beforehand, it's no shock that his confidence additionally seems to be to be in ruins.
Mateta might have gotten Selhurst Park firing early on when he ought to have executed significantly better than pressure a save from Alisson.
Liverpool have been punished for some foolish defensive errors in opposition to Actual Madrid and so they received away with one other one which got here after Joel Matip and Trent Alexander-Arnold made a multitude of passing it across the again.
Had that probability fell to Vinicius Jnr, everyone knows what the result would have been.
Liverpool took 18 minutes to handle a shot on purpose and when it got here, Jota received some energy on the hassle however it was straight at Vicente Guaita.
Jota had a fair higher probability however one yard out, headed Matip’s intelligent cross onto the skin of the submit.
What summed up Liverpool’s first half was when Alexander-Arnold’s goal-bound free-kick was deflected extensive for a goal-kick by Jordan Henderson.
Marc Guehi wasted probability however missed with a header however the primary offender of the primary half for Palace was Mateta who lifted a shot in opposition to the bar.
This got here after Jeffrey Schlupp overpowered Alexander-Arnold who as soon as once more struggled and there's going to be a degree, certainly, when Klopp takes him out of the firing line.
It will likely be fascinating if Gareth Southgate consists of the defender in his England squad for the Euro2024 qualifiers in opposition to Germany and Ukraine subsequent month.
Mo Salah fired a first-time shot in opposition to the bar at first of the second half so should you embody Jota’s earlier effort, Liverpool have now hit the woodwork 14 instances - the identical as Newcastle.
Alexander-Arnold’s cross-shot saved was by Guaita however aside from that, Liverpool created nothing till the ultimate 10 minutes when Cody Gakpo pushed a shot extensive when he was clear by means of.
For Palace, this was not the worst end result on the earth regardless that they're actually struggling within the last third.
Equally, it's now eight League video games and not using a win for Vieira. They've nonetheless solely managed 5 factors in 2023 and their final win was away to Bournemouth on December 31.
A number of extra video games and not using a win and he will probably be below main stress.
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