Liverpool's Downward Spiral Continues with Humiliating Defeat
Liverpool's season plunged to a new low as manager Arne Slot publicly acknowledged the crushing pressure following a devastating 1-4 home defeat to Dutch side PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League. The loss on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, marks another dismal chapter for the Reds, who are experiencing a dramatic and unexpected collapse in form.
A Run of Defensive Disasters
The PSV humiliation is not an isolated incident but part of a deeply concerning pattern. This was Liverpool's third consecutive match where they have conceded three or more goals. The shocking sequence includes the 1-4 loss to PSV, a 0-3 drubbing by Manchester City, and a stunning 0-3 defeat at the hands of Nottingham Forest. This defensive frailty has become the hallmark of their current crisis, leaving fans and pundits alike in disbelief.
In a post-match admission that highlighted the gravity of the situation, Slot did not shy away from the reality at Anfield. "There's a lot of pressure if you work or play at a top club and even more so if you start losing more games than this club, or these players or this manager, is used to," Slot stated. He contrasted the current pressure with that of the previous season, adding, "But there was a lot of pressure last season as well for us to win the league and now it's a different kind of pressure because we've lost so many games."
Premier League Position Reflects the Crisis
The Champions League disaster is mirrored by an equally alarming situation in the domestic league. Despite making expensive signings in the summer transfer window, Liverpool's campaign is in tatters. The club is currently languishing in 12th place in the Premier League standings, a staggering 11 points behind the leaders, Arsenal. Their form is catastrophic, having lost six of their last seven league games, making a title defence virtually impossible.
Slot, who began his Premier League tenure with a title-winning bang last season, is now getting a harsh lesson in the relentless competitiveness of English football. The team's identity has seemingly vanished, and the big-money signings have failed to make the expected impact.
Fighting Talk Ahead of Crucial West Ham Clash
With their next challenge being a trip to face West Ham United on Sunday, Liverpool risk falling even further behind in the race for European qualification. Slot has called for resilience and a collective effort to navigate this tumultuous period. "We fight on and we try to improve. That's what we all try," he asserted. "In the end it's about doing what this club is about, keep fighting and no matter how difficult it is, we have to fight together."
There is a minor glimmer of hope on the injury front. First-choice goalkeeper Alisson has returned to training after missing the PSV match due to illness. There is also a possibility that Wirtz could train ahead of the West Ham fixture as he recovers from a muscle issue. Slot also provided a positive update on Hugo Ekitike, suggesting the back problem that forced him off against PSV is not expected to be a "big issue."
However, these potential returns offer little solace for a fanbase witnessing one of the most dramatic downturns in the club's recent history. The pressure on Arne Slot is immense, and the fight to save Liverpool's season has well and truly begun.
