Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has lamented his side's squad depth compared to Chelsea(Image: Getty Images)

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has lamented his side's squad depth in comparison to Chelsea and singled out Estevao as an example, after the Reds crashed out of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.

Slot named an inexperienced XI to face Crystal Palace at Anfield, with three teenagers starting and a further SEVEN on the bench. Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, Cody Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch, Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Alisson and Ibrahima Konate were among the senior campaigners left out of the squad.

The Reds ended up losing 3-0 to a rampant Palace side, with Ismaila Sarr scoring a first-half brace and Yeremy Pino adding a third late on to wrap up a convincing win on Merseyside.

Speaking post-match, Slot cut a frustrated figure and pointed at Liverpool's lack of depth across the squad compared to some of their Premier League rivals, including Chelsea.

"I saw City's starting XI and they didn't have one starter but it felt like their best team," Slot started. "Chelsea can bring Estevao into their...