Arne Slot says Liverpool ‘need to be better’ after Community Shield defeat
Arne Slot, the Liverpool manager, acknowledged the team's need to improve following their Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace on penalties. The Premier League champions struggled to integrate their new signings, including striker Hugo Ekitiké and right-back Jeremie Frimpong, who both scored for Liverpool. Crystal Palace, who may have won the game in normal time, exposed Liverpool's defensive vulnerabilities during their impressive second-half performance. Slot emphasized the time required for the new players to adapt, both offensively and defensively. The result leaves Crystal Palace awaiting the verdict on their Europa League participation, after their victory over the reigning Premier League champions.
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