Currently, Slot has just three centre-backs – Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate and new signing Giovanni Leoni – to choose from, while usual midfielders Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch could fill in at centre-back if called upon.

FA Cup winners Crystal Palace have won the Community Shield for the first time after beating Liverpool 3-2 on penalties

Crystal Palace has won the Community Shield by beating Premier League champion Liverpool in a penalty shootout at Wembley Stadium.

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 17: Marc Guehi and Ismaila Sarr of Crystal Palace celebrate victory following the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on May 17, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Crystal Palace won the 2025 Community Shield on Sunday, defeating Liverpool 3-2 on penalties after an enjoyable 2-2 draw at Wembley.

Por JAMES ROBSON El Crystal Palace ganó el Community Shield el domingo al vencer al campeón al Liverpool, campeón de la Liga Premier, en una tanda de penales en Wembley. El partido

Crystal Palace pulled off another Wembley upset by beating Premier League champion Liverpool to lift the Community Shield on Sunday.

Credit to Sky Sports News for reporting that Crystal Palace value Marc Guehi at more than £40 million, with Liverpool emerging as strong contenders to secure the England international’s signature. Discussions between the Premier League champions and Palace have already taken place, but a notable gap remains in the valuation of the player.