Crystal Palace won the 2025 Super Cup after a dramatic shootout against Liverpool in Wembley. Here are 3 decisions that coach Arne Slot made a serious mistake in this match.
1. Do not withdraw Curtis Jones early
In the context of Ryan Gravenberch absent, Curtis Jones played a great match in the middle. He completely owned the median area, played mature as a midfielder and helped Liverpool control the game.
The decision to replace Jones was a unfavorable turning point. After he left the field, Liverpool lost his certainty and ability to regulate the tempo. It can be said that when Jones was still on the field, Liverpool looked sharper.
2. Mohamed Salah should have been replaced early
In addition to Van Dijk, Mohamed Salah is one of the most disappointing players in the English Super Cup match between Liverpool and Palace. He almost disappeared in the match and culminating in a penalty kick that shot the ball in the penalty shootout, the opening situation for Liverpool's collapse.
At the age of 33, Salah could still create mutations, but on Sunday, that did not happen. Slot should withdraw him early instead of letting him continue to play ineffectively.
3. Do not give the opportunity to Rio Quamha
Young talent Rioilhahuha is named on the reserve list and played impressively throughout the pre -season period. This is an energy -rich player, which can create a boom that Liverpool needs when the game entered the tense period.
But Slot did not throw him into the yard. Meanwhile, Oliver Glasner boldly used Justin Devenny. And it was this player who became the hero of Palace. If nguMoha was given the opportunity, the game script was different.
