Liverpool Slumps to Double Defeat, Fans Worry as Reds Drop to 16th in Champions League
Liverpool faced a disappointing double defeat this week, losing to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray. The Reds slipped to 16th in the Champions League table, leaving fans concerned about their form.
The week began poorly for Liverpool at Crystal Palace. Despite dominating early, they failed to capitalize on opportunities, with Hugo Ekitike missing a crucial chance. Manager Arne Slot's decision to bench Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak backfired as Liverpool's attack struggled. The Reds' first-half performance was so poor that Slot described it as 'embarrassing'.
Crystal Palace took the lead and held on to secure a 1-0 win, Liverpool's first defeat of the season. The loss was compounded by Alisson Becker's injury, which saw Giorgi Mamardashvili come on as a substitute. The Reds' defensive frailties were further exposed in the Champions League, where they lost again to Galatasaray. A soft penalty, awarded for a stray arm by Dominik Szoboszlai, was converted by Baris Alper Yilmaz, giving the Turkish side a 1-0 win.
Liverpool's slip-up leaves them with just three points from their opening two Champions League games. They now face an uphill battle to qualify from their group. The Reds must address their defensive issues and find their attacking form, with Slot under pressure to turn their fortunes around.
