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Liverpool's defeat on the EFL stage certainly did not surprise many because sometimes the EFL Cup is not a priority for some teams because there are other things that may be more important. I see Liverpool preferring to focus on the Premier League competition because they are currently several points ahead of their competitors. However, even so, Arne Slot must also seriously review the statistics in his last two matches because if there is a problem that may not be fixed immediately, it will greatly affect the next match.
Considering Liverpool has a pretty tight schedule, it could be that the EFL Cup is not their priority, especially since Liverpool has other matches in several competitions. However, it would be a shame if Liverpool were not serious about becoming champions in the EFL Cup competition. The reason is, the EFL Cup is already in the semifinal stage. Which means they could turn the situation around when they host Tottenham in the second meeting later, especially since the match is held at Anfield. A narrow defeat does not stop Arne Slot's team from eliminating their opponents, but Spurs will certainly fight hard when they visit Anfield. As we all know, Spurs have difficulty competing in the Premier League. If they are able to reach the final and win the EFL Cup, at least they will win a trophy even though it is not too prestigious. What is certain is that Spurs will maximize their performance when they visit Anfield, at the same time Liverpool can turn the situation around if they really want to win the EFL Cup trophy, so let's wait.