There was an unwanted sense of deja vu for Liverpool's "devastated" next generation on Friday evening.
Having been controversially dumped out of the UEFA Youth League at Sporting Lisbon last month, this time the Reds were left bewildered by their Premier League International Cup exit at home to Crystal Palace.
If there were gripes over the winning goal from Victor Akinwale - Liverpool claimed the Palace striker fouled Billy Koumetio in the build-up - they were nothing compared to the disbelief at two clear handball offences by visiting players inside their own penalty area being overlooked during the closing stages.
