‘One of our players decided to run out’ - Slot blames new signing Frimpong for Palace loss

Palace claimed a narrow 2-1 victory over Liverpool and ended the Reds' unbeaten run in the Premier League.

Eddie Nketiah's stoppage-time goal brought the Reds crashing back to earth after five consecutive victories.

The victory leaves Crystal Palace as the only Premier League side to remain unbeaten this season.

When asked how Palace broke through the Liverpool defence so late in the game, Slot explained that "one of our players" abandoned his defensive duties to position himself for a counter-attack.

"We can only blame ourselves. Defending the way we did," a visibly frustrated Slot said after the match, as reported by Daily Mail.

"One of our players decided to run out because he wanted to play a counter-attack, which was of no use because time was up.

"It was only about defending. Maybe we were too offensively minded. One player was too offensively minded in that moment, which led to them scoring the winner and us losing the game."

While he did not name the player, the Dutchman's comments appeared to be directed at Jeremie Frimpong, who stepped forward away from Nketiah, anticipating a pass and leaving the striker unmarked.