Arne Slot has issued a firm challenge to his Liverpool squad after another humiliating defeat, insisting their alarming collapse in form “cannot continue” following a crushing 4–1 loss to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.
The Reds were outplayed at Anfield on Wednesday night, extending what has become their worst run of results in more than seven decades. With nine defeats in 12 matches across all competitions, pressure on the Dutchman has intensified as Liverpool’s season continues to unravel.
The club’s hierarchy remains patient for now, but growing concern is spreading behind the scenes as recent performances suggest deeper issues beyond bad luck or isolated errors.
Liverpool’s latest setback began when Virgil van Dijk conceded a penalty that was converted by Ivan Perisic. Although Dominik Szoboszlai briefly levelled, PSV dominated the second half. Guus Till restored the lead before substitute Couhaib Driouech scored twice to stun the Anfield crowd and trigger an early exit for thousands of supporters.
Speaking after the match, Slot admitted it was painful to watch another collapse unfold, but he refused to blame his players’ commitment. He insisted the squad has enough quality to reverse the slump if they can convert their chances and maintain focus during key moments.
Slot explained that Liverpool’s biggest flaw has been conceding immediately after positive spells, arguing that moments of lost concentration repeatedly ruin otherwise encouraging phases of play. He also acknowledged that he continues to question his own decisions while accepting responsibility for the team’s overall performance.
Despite the turmoil, Slot believes the team is closer to a turnaround than their results suggest. However, players like Curtis Jones voiced open frustration, saying the situation has moved beyond anger and become “unacceptable.”
Liverpool now travel to West Ham on Sunday needing an urgent response. What would once have been a comfortable fixture suddenly carries heavy significance, as the club searches for stability and a path back to winning form.
