Liverpool's woes under Arne Slot continue to worsen as the Danish coach's position becomes increasingly uncertain. The Reds are now on a record-breaking nine defeats in 12 games, marking their worst run since the ill-fated 1953-54 season when Liverpool were relegated from the top flight.
The latest drubbing at the hands of PSV Eindhoven was a stark reminder of just how far Slot's team has fallen. The Dutch side delivered a comprehensive thrashing that will leave many questioning whether the manager is up to the task. A despondent Anfield crowd, meanwhile, witnessed their team coast into the exit due to dismal defending and aimless attacking play.
The defeat was marked by Liverpool's captain Virgil van Dijk conceding an early penalty, which Peter Bosz's side capitalized on with ease. The Reds' defense has been woefully unreliable of late, as Slot's tactics continue to fail to address the issues. In fact, they've conceded first in 10 out of their last 12 games – a staggering statistic that raises serious questions about the manager's approach.
The turnaround in fortunes was brief, however, as Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo combined for an equalizer just six minutes after going behind. Despite this, Liverpool's attacking play remained listless and lacked cohesion. The PSV defense, meanwhile, remained solid throughout, with Alexander Isak providing a much-needed boost off the bench.
The turning point came when Mauro Júnior threaded a pass through the Liverpool midfield before Guus Til slotted it past the keeper for the second goal. This was followed by a dreadful error from Ibrahima Konaté that allowed PSV to extend their lead. The French center-back's lack of composure will be of major concern, and Slot may now be forced to rethink his defensive strategy.
The final nail in the coffin came in stoppage time as Couhaib Driouech slotted home after a swift counterattack. For a second game running, Anfield's faithful departed early due to the team's lackluster display – a stark contrast to their usual energetic atmosphere.
As Jürgen Klopp would have undoubtedly predicted, Liverpool are struggling to turn doubters into believers under Slot's tenure. A winless run that stretches back over two months now hangs in the balance, with the Reds' position at Anfield under threat unless drastic action is taken soon.
The latest drubbing at the hands of PSV Eindhoven was a stark reminder of just how far Slot's team has fallen. The Dutch side delivered a comprehensive thrashing that will leave many questioning whether the manager is up to the task. A despondent Anfield crowd, meanwhile, witnessed their team coast into the exit due to dismal defending and aimless attacking play.
The defeat was marked by Liverpool's captain Virgil van Dijk conceding an early penalty, which Peter Bosz's side capitalized on with ease. The Reds' defense has been woefully unreliable of late, as Slot's tactics continue to fail to address the issues. In fact, they've conceded first in 10 out of their last 12 games – a staggering statistic that raises serious questions about the manager's approach.
The turnaround in fortunes was brief, however, as Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo combined for an equalizer just six minutes after going behind. Despite this, Liverpool's attacking play remained listless and lacked cohesion. The PSV defense, meanwhile, remained solid throughout, with Alexander Isak providing a much-needed boost off the bench.
The turning point came when Mauro Júnior threaded a pass through the Liverpool midfield before Guus Til slotted it past the keeper for the second goal. This was followed by a dreadful error from Ibrahima Konaté that allowed PSV to extend their lead. The French center-back's lack of composure will be of major concern, and Slot may now be forced to rethink his defensive strategy.
The final nail in the coffin came in stoppage time as Couhaib Driouech slotted home after a swift counterattack. For a second game running, Anfield's faithful departed early due to the team's lackluster display – a stark contrast to their usual energetic atmosphere.
As Jürgen Klopp would have undoubtedly predicted, Liverpool are struggling to turn doubters into believers under Slot's tenure. A winless run that stretches back over two months now hangs in the balance, with the Reds' position at Anfield under threat unless drastic action is taken soon.