'Only 15 or 16 players available': Arne Slot defends Liverpool XI after Carabao Cup experiment backfires

OneFootball EN 30 October 2025 at 00:15(Processed: 30 October 2025 at 10:23)

Liverpool manager Arne Slot defended his unorthodox starting XI in the Carabao Cup, citing a severe lack of available players, claiming only "15 or 16 players" were fit to feature. This defense came after an experimental lineup failed to secure a positive result in the match.