A famous day out at Wembley for those from Tyneside will become a mere footnote in the story of Liverpool’s first season under Slot should they go on to become Premier League champions.
Ryan Gravenberch has played every game for Liverpool in the Premier League but now appears to be running out of steam.
He can compensate for a lack of involvement with his productivity but the player of the season, like Liverpool, has endured his poorest games in the business end of the cups.
Days like this have been rare for Liverpool this season.
There is still a 12-point lead in the Premier League that Liverpool will return to after the international break, which has arrived at a good time and is long enough to get over the disappointment and return to winning the title.
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