Liverpool’s alarming slide continued with a crushing 4-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven at Anfield in the UEFA Champions League, a result that deepens the crisis surrounding Arne Slot. The loss comes only days after the 3-0 humiliation against Nottingham Forest, a match SoftFootball reported. It also followed a buildup where Slot publicly backed his squad’s quality ahead of the PSV clash.
The night had started with a familiar pattern. A brief spark from Dominik Szoboszlai cancelled out Ivan Perisic’s penalty opener, but Liverpool could not hold their footing. Guus Til restored PSV’s lead shortly after the break, and the collapse accelerated in the final stages, where Couhaib Driouech scored twice to silence Anfield.
The home crowd watched their team crumble in situations that once defined their strength. Konate’s misjudged positioning for the third goal summed up a defensive structure that has lost confidence and rhythm.
The atmosphere was tense throughout the second half. Liverpool had moments of pressure, including Van Dijk’s header that struck the underside of the bar, but the reaction never matched the urgency of the situation.
Slot turned to Federico Chiesa late on, hoping to inject energy, yet the move came too late as PSV exploited every gap with precision. The visiting supporters celebrated one of their great European nights, while home fans left early in frustration.
This result adds to a worrying trend. Liverpool have now conceded ten goals in three matches, something not seen in decades. The defensive partnerships look unsettled, with departures, injuries and form combining to expose weaknesses.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s exit in the summer has left a creative void on the right, while the current back four have struggled to coordinate under pressure. Even Alisson’s return has not offered the expected stability, as counterattacks continue to catch Liverpool off guard.
Slot’s position is now the subject of intense scrutiny. Reports before the game suggested the club was already monitoring the situation, and this performance will only increase speculation. It is a sharp contrast to their earlier Champions League run, where they defeated Real Madrid, a match highlighted by SoftFootball for its dramatic finish.
PSV Eindhoven shared a post on their official X account celebrating their stunning 4-1 upset victory over Liverpool at Anfield in the UEFA Champions League, with the caption emphasising belief over mere survival.
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Liverpool now sit eighth in the Champions League table with nine points, but their domestic struggles are even more concerning. They have dropped to 12th in the Premier League, and key players are battling form issues. Mohamed Salah has gone three games without scoring, and the new signings have yet to provide the needed spark.
With morale low and pressure rising, Liverpool face a decisive period that may determine the direction of their season. A turnaround is still possible, but the window to rescue momentum is closing quickly.
