Liverpool could be without six first-team players when they host Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup fourth round.
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Head coach Arne Slot’s men enter the game after four straight Premier League defeats, including a 3-2 loss at Brentford.
Despite the cup not being Slot’s top priority, he’ll hope a home win can rebuild confidence after a tough run of fixtures.
However, Palace have already beaten Liverpool twice this season — in the Community Shield and Premier League encounters.
Slot Struggles With Mounting Absences
Injury concerns continue to pile up for Slot, with Curtis Jones joining the growing list of unavailable players.
Jones limped off against Brentford, while Ryan Gravenberch and Alexander Isak missed the match with ankle and groin issues.
Goalkeeper Alisson Becker, full-back Jeremie Frimpong, and young defender Giovanni Leoni also remain sidelined through injuries.
Slot confirmed that Frimpong is “not in a good place” and will miss several weeks with a hamstring problem, reports Echo.
Meanwhile, Isak could return soon, but he remains a doubt for both the Palace and Aston Villa fixtures.
Liverpool fans are anxiously awaiting updates, with the Reds desperate for momentum ahead of another crucial weekend test.
A win at Anfield could ease pressure on Slot, whose side risk slipping further behind in the race for silverware this season.
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