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Liverpool face fitness questions after Community Shield loss
Alexis Mac Allister and Virgil van Dijk respond after Liverpool's Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace.
Alexis Mac Allister and Virgil van Dijk respond after Liverpool's Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace at Wembley
Liverpool face fitness questions after Community Shield loss
Liverpool were defeated 3-2 on penalties by Crystal Palace after a 2-2 draw at Wembley in the Community Shield. Alexis Mac Allister, back from an injury, started and saw his penalty saved as Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson guessed correctly; Mohamed Salah and Harvey Elliott also missed in the shootout, while Ismaila Sarr equalised for Palace in stoppage time to force penalties.
Mac Allister posted on Instagram after the match saying the players must take responsibility and keep working as the new Premier League campaign approaches. Van Dijk, who had illness earlier in pre-season, posted that he is building fitness and looking forward to being back at Anfield.
Key Takeaways
"We are here to take responsibility, both in the good times and the bad"
Mac Allister Instagram post after Community Shield defeat
"Time to focus on what is ahead now I cannot wait to be back at Anfield"
Van Dijk Instagram post after match
"Thank you to those who came to Wembley to support the team see you at Anfield on Friday"
Mac Allister Instagram post
"First of all congratulations to Crystal Palace Tough to take for us"
Van Dijk Instagram post after match
The result is more than a trophy. It shows how quickly Liverpool must convert training into sharp, competitive performances. The return of Mac Allister and the ongoing work on Van Dijk’s fitness will shape Slot's decisions in the opening weeks of the season.
The Community Shield acts as a mirror for the squad's depth and the pressure to deliver early. Fans will watch how the manager rotates players and how the team responds to setbacks when the league begins.
Highlights
- Back to work and ready for the season ahead
- This setback will sharpen our focus for Anfield
- Fitness is a moving target and we will chase it together
- Character is tested in defeat and we will respond
Public reaction and fitness concerns around Liverpool squad
Public reaction to the Wembley defeat and the emphasis on player fitness put scrutiny on Alexis Mac Allister's return from injury and Virgil van Dijk's ongoing recovery. The posts from these leaders and the early-season setback highlight the pressure on squad depth and management decisions ahead of the new campaign.
The road to a sharper start is long and the work continues.
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