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Liverpool’s new-look squad missed out on the first piece of silverware of the 2025/26 season - but it’s not just the Reds’ new signings that supporters will have had their eyes on at Wembley.
Arne Slot suffered more Wembley heartbreak as his side were beaten on penalties by Crystal Palace in the Community Shield. Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott all missed their spot-kicks after goals from Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong proved not enough to get the Reds over the line in normal time.
But while Liverpool fans will be reflecting on an opportunity missed for more silverware, they may have also come away from Wembley having seen yet another potential new signing, with speculation growing around Marc Guehi.
According to the Daily Mail, Liverpool plans to engage in talks for the Palace captain now that the Community Shield is out of the way. Guehi has been linked with a move for Anfield for some time, and Wembley provided the perfect platform for a transfer audition.
Here’s what we spotted from Guehi during today’s game.
Seal of approval
Liverpool's admiration for Guehi is already well known by this point, but another glowing review certainly will not go amiss.
Former Palace captain Joel Ward was on hand to deliver just that, with Guehi's former teammate insisting he would be perfect for the Reds as he spoke to TNT Sports before the game.
“You look at the player makeups that Liverpool have, they need someone who’s mobile and agile, and Marc fits everything they would need, whether it’s now or further down the line,” Ward said.
“Whoever gets him will be lucky to have Marc. He’s a top player, top guy, he’s a leader, so he offers you more than just the footballing side of things, he offers you so much more than that.
“He’s got his eyes set high, and the sky’s the limit for him. He’s an unbelievable guy and an unbelievable player.”
Slot greeting
Did Arne Slot give a subtle hint over Liverpool's interest in Guehi? Some fans certainly think so.
Just before the two teams made their way out onto the pitch at Wembley, Slot greeted the Palace captain with a handshake. It was a likely innocent gesture from the Liverpool boss, although Virgil van Dijk's wry grin might have suggested otherwise.
Ability on the ball
It proved to be a tough day all-round for defenders at Wembley, although Guehi shouldn't really carry any blame for either of Liverpool's goals, especially Frimpong's somewhat freak effort.
All in all, it was a composed performance from the England international, and we even got a glimpse of what he can do with the ball at his feet when he clipped a superb ball during the second half into the penalty area, with Jean-Philippe Mateta flicking it into the path of Ismaila Sarr who couldn't quite supply the finishing touch.
It wasn't quite the Van Dijk-esque cross-field ball to Mohamed Salah that has become a trademark for the Liverpool captain, but it was an encouraging sign if the Reds are to make a move for Guehi that he will be comfortable with their style of play.
Fitness concerns
While Guehi was ultimately celebrating as he lifted his second piece of silverware at Wembley in just a matter of months, there will be more than a few people a little concerned with how he ended the game - his current manager included.
Guehi looked to be struggling in the final few minutes with cramp before he eventually had to be hauled off by Oliver Glasner, with Palace captain looking as though he was barely able to walk as he was replaced by Justin Devenny.
Whether it was just cramp or something more serious, we will have to wait to find out, but it will be a concern for Palace, and maybe Liverpool as well.
Guehi missed some of the early stages of pre-season, and that may have caught up with him at Wembley. If the Reds do end up signing him this summer, they may find they have to build up his fitness a bit more for the rigours of domestic and European football.
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