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Liverpool lose Community Shield on penalties
Liverpool are beaten by Crystal Palace in a Wembley shootout as new signings adjust and questions rise about defensive solidity.
Liverpool lose to Crystal Palace on penalties in the Community Shield as new signings adjust and defense comes under scrutiny.
Liverpool must improve after Community Shield loss
Liverpool fell 5-4 on penalties to Crystal Palace after a 1-1 draw at Wembley in the Community Shield. New signings Hugo Ekitiké and Jeremie Frimpong were involved, while Florian Wirtz operated in a No 10 role and Milos Kerkez provided an attacking left flank, giving Liverpool a more adventurous look in attack. Slot said the squad is still finding a balance as the newcomers settle in and the team explores offensive and defensive shape.
Slot admitted the defense must improve, pointing to recent goals conceded in pre-season and this match. He argued the team is showing progress in creating promising chances but needs to tighten at the back as the season nears. Palace manager Oliver Glasner celebrated the win and, when asked about swapping Wembley success for the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling on European competition, said they will celebrate now and plan for August while accepting whatever fate awaits.
Key Takeaways
"We need to be better defensively"
Slot on the defense after the match
"These are players we have brought in for quite a lot of money so they know how to handle the pressure"
Slot on Ekitiké and Frimpong under pressure
"The pressure is always on when you wear a Liverpool shirt"
Slot on the club's expectations
"If we play in the Conference League we have more games in August"
Glasner on European options and calendar
The result underlines how quickly a team can be tested in pre-season and how much time it takes for new players to click with a title-winning squad. Slot's measured tone reflects a broader Premier League pattern where big-spending clubs still need match-time to gel while maintaining pressure from fans and media. The outcome also highlights the specifics of Palace's approach, which translated into a win even as Liverpool pushed for a decisive finish.
Beyond the football on the pitch, the game carries off-field tensions: a disruption during a minute of silence drew attention to crowd behavior and reputational risk for both clubs. The ongoing CAS discussions about European football add a calendar stress that could shape how both teams value early results and schedule in August.
Highlights
- We need to be better defensively
- These are players we have brought in for quite a lot of money so they know how to handle the pressure
- The pressure is always on when you wear a Liverpool shirt
- If we play in the Conference League we have more games in August
Public reaction and crowd disruption risk
The minute of silence was disrupted by chants from Palace fans, raising concerns about crowd behavior and its impact on club reputations. The broader context of European competition decisions adds calendar pressure and potential backlash among fans and sponsors.
The season will reveal how quickly both clubs can convert pre-season promise into consistent league form.
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