Liverpool suffered another shock defeat, being sensationally beaten 4-1 by PSV Eindhoven at Anfield, leaving manager Arne Slot’s side disorganized.
The match saw three second-half goals, including two from Couhaib Driouech, which decisively ended Liverpool’s resistance. Following two consecutive 3-0 defeats in domestic competitions, the Reds now face mounting pressure in both the Premier League and Europe.
The match started poorly for Liverpool, with Ivan Perisic scoring from the penalty spot, the seventh goal the Reds have conceded unanswered in recent matches. Virgil van Dijk’s protests of an early handball proved futile as the referee’s decision stood.
Liverpool briefly equalized through Dominik Szoboszlai, whose quick finish after a deflected shot from Cody Gakpo found the net. Van Dijk nearly leveled the score with a header that crashed against the crossbar, offering fleeting glimpses of hope as Liverpool tried to regroup.
However, defensive errors in the second half sealed Liverpool’s fate. Guus Til capitalized on a lapse by Milos Kerkez to restore PSV’s lead, while a mistake by Ibrahima Konate doubled their advantage. Driouech completed the rout by scoring after a rebound from Ricardo Pepi and later added a second to make it 4-1, as frustrated fans left Anfield.
This defeat marks Liverpool’s ninth in 12 matches, their worst run in over 70 years, highlighting a period of serious instability and poor performance. Plagued by defensive weaknesses and persistent tactical problems, Slot’s side faces the daunting task of regaining credibility in both European competitions and the domestic league.
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