Liverpool’s ambitions for the English Premier League title suffered a setback on Sunday as they faced their second home defeat in just four days, this time against Crystal Palace.
Despite hoping to bounce back from a UEFA Europa Cup loss to Atalanta, Liverpool found themselves trailing early in the match when Eberechi Eze scored for the visitors in the 14th minute.
This defeat marks another blow in what has been a challenging season for Liverpool under manager Jurgen Klopp. Previously on course for a quadruple, Liverpool’s hopes were dashed after crashing out of the FA Cup and suffering a 3-0 defeat to Atalanta in the Europa League quarter-final first leg.
Liverpool’s recent struggles reflect signs of fatigue, having already played 51 games this season. Slow starts have become a recurring issue, forcing the team to come from behind once again against Crystal Palace. While attempts were made to equalize, including substitutions and goal attempts by players like Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah, Liverpool ultimately failed to secure a point.
With just two games left at Anfield before the end of Klopp’s tenure, Liverpool faces an uphill battle to salvage their season. A once-promising farewell for Klopp now hangs in the balance as the team’s title hopes fade away.
