Carragher pointed out that Liverpool's defense has been struggling with teams exploiting the space left behind when they play aggressively. He specifically mentioned Milos Kerkez, the left-back, being dragged inside, allowing Palace to create scoring opportunities.

McManaman, who was commentating on the game, also highlighted Kerkez's role in Palace's first goal. He noted that Kerkez was playing everyone onside, creating a mismatch that Palace capitalized on.

McManaman emphasized that the two goals conceded by Liverpool were a result of defensive mistakes, rather than Palace's exceptional play. He acknowledged that the team will improve as they get accustomed to playing together in a new system.

However, he expressed concerns about Liverpool's defensive vulnerabilities, which will need to be addressed to prevent similar issues in upcoming matches.