Liverpool's pre-season preparations took another worrying turn as they fell to a 3-2 penalty shootout defeat against Crystal Palace in Singapore, following an entertaining 2-2 draw in normal time.
Palace Come From Behind Twice
The Eagles showed remarkable resilience to twice come from behind, with Jean-Philippe Mateta cancelling out Darwin Nunez's opener before Jordan Ayew leveled after Jarell Quansah had restored Liverpool's lead.
Penalty Drama in Singapore
The match went straight to penalties after 90 minutes, where Palace held their nerve to claim victory. Liverpool's woes from the spot continued as they missed two of their five attempts, while Palace converted three of theirs.
Nunez's Struggles Continue
The match raised fresh questions about Darwin Nunez's Liverpool future, with the Uruguayan striker looking increasingly like a player running out of time to prove himself at Anfield. Despite scoring the opener, his overall performance did little to silence his critics.
Pre-Season Concerns for Klopp
Jurgen Klopp will be concerned about his side's defensive frailties and penalty-taking woes as the new Premier League season approaches. With just weeks until their opener against Chelsea, Liverpool need to find solutions quickly.
The match in Singapore's National Stadium provided plenty of entertainment for the 50,000-strong crowd, but for Liverpool fans, it's the worrying patterns emerging from their team that will dominate post-match discussions.
