Arne Slot singles out Chelsea star as Liverpool boss hits back after another horrorshow

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has lamented his side's squad depth in comparison to Chelsea and singled out Estevao as an example, after the Reds crashed out of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.

Slot named an inexperienced XI to face Crystal Palace at Anfield, with three teenagers starting and a further SEVEN on the bench. Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, Cody Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch, Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Alisson and Ibrahima Konate were among the senior campaigners left out of the squad.

The Reds ended up losing 3-0 to a rampant Palace side, with Ismaila Sarr scoring a first-half brace and Yeremy Pino adding a third late on to wrap up a convincing win on Merseyside.

• Every word furious Enzo Maresca said on 'embarrassing' Liam Delap red card and Wolves victory
• Chelsea player ratings vs Wolves: Jamie Gittens flourishes in two 9/10s for Blues

Speaking post-match, Slot cut a frustrated figure and pointed at Liverpool's lack of depth across the squad compared to some of their Premier League rivals, including Chelsea.

"I saw City's starting XI and they didn't have one starter but it felt like their best team," Slot started. "Chelsea can bring Estevao into their team, after I make two subs tonight, we have 6 teenagers."

Chelsea boss Maresca made 10 changes to his side to face Wolves in the Carabao Cup, with Josh Acheampong the only survivor from Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Sunderland.