Jamie Redknapp has called on Liverpool to show character as they look to recover from a sixth defeat in seven matches after their Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

Arne Slot's decision to make 10 changes and leave star players out of the squad against Palace backfired at Anfield, with Redknapp calling it a "big mistake".

The result extends Liverpool's dreadful run and it doesn't get any easier for the reigning Premier League champions with games against Aston Villa, Real Madrid and Man City in the next week.

Speaking on Sky Sports, when asked about Slot's team selection against Palace said: "It was the wrong team. Make no mistake. He picked a team today that made it really difficult for himself.

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Highlights of the Carabao Cup fourth round match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace

"You've not helped the young players because of the players that are around them. He made 10 changes from Brentford.

"You can't tell me that he's picked that team today and those subs thinking 'that...