Palace push Liverpool on tempo in Community Shield test
Liverpool spent near 300 million this summer.
That money does not guarantee they are unbeatable.
The rest of the league should take note.
The Community Shield setting only raised the stakes for Palace.
Goals from Hugo Ekitiké and Jeremie Frimpong and a lively Wirtz looked set to seal the win for Liverpool.
Arne Slot’s new signings hit the ground running.
The plan looked set to seal a narrow victory.
But Glasner’s well drilled side showed the Reds defence has holes.
Palace forced penalties after Ismaïla Sarr equalised.
Liverpool may still add Alexander Isak up front.
Palace delivered bite and tempo that match its name.
Fans know tempo beats talk and vibes every time.
Selhurst Park has rhythm in its blood and it showed today.
Caribbean rhythm runs through Selhurst and we felt it today.
We keep our eyes on the grit and the grind not the hype.
Millwall fans hear that and keep quiet about vibes.
Brighton may noise but they cant match our rhythm today.
We defend as a unit and attack as a heartbeat.
That is the Palace way when the tempo is right.
Counter pressure and quick switches kept Liverpool’s back line in a muddle.
Isak would add to the fire if he signs, but you still have to earn it on the pitch.
Palace showed commitment and intensity even when the scores swung.
That is the rhythm we demand from our club and our players.
TLDR
- Liverpool flash big money but Palace tempo pushes them to the edge
- Palace defend with bite and finish with Sarr energy
- Tempo and commitment beat hype today
Hugo Ekitiké
Liverpool