Liverpool Hit New Low in Champions League Shocker

Liverpool’s Champions League campaign plunged into crisis after a humiliating 4-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven at Anfield. The frustration started before the match even found its rhythm, with the home crowd growing restless as goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili repeatedly stood still with the ball at his feet. The groans began inside three minutes and set the tone for a night filled with anger, disbelief, and resignation.

By the time ten minutes had passed, Liverpool were already behind. What followed only deepened the sense that Arne Slot’s project is spiralling out of control. This was Liverpool’s ninth defeat in their past twelve matches in all competitions and their third loss in a row by three or more goals. That last happened in 1953, during a season that ended in relegation. This team is not going down, but the alarm bells are ringing loudly.

When the final whistle blew, scattered boos echoed across Anfield. Supporters who once trusted the new era now fear the team is sinking fast. After the 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest at the weekend, this felt even worse. Liverpool tied their heaviest European home loss, matching the 5-2 defeat to Real Madrid in 2023. Slot’s authority, already questioned, looks weaker than ever.

Early Mistakes, Early Pain

The collapse started early. Virgil van Dijk, usually Liverpool’s rock, conceded a soft penalty just six minutes into the match. Ivan Perisic stepped up and finished with ease. Van Dijk’s night only got worse. His timing looked off, his passing uneasy, and his yellow card for a reckless tackle summed up his struggles.

Liverpool reacted well initially. They pressed, pushed, and equalised in the 16th minute when Dominik Szoboszlai tapped in a rebound after Cody Gakpo’s shot was saved. For a short spell, Liverpool looked alive. That hope vanished as quickly as it arrived.

PSV Pull Away as Liverpool Fall Apart

After halftime, Liverpool fell apart again. Mohamed Salah lost a duel far too easily on the right, allowing Mauro Júnior to thread a perfect ball through to Guus Til, who calmly restored PSV’s lead. The defending was flat, the midfield lifeless, and the reaction nonexistent.

Then came the moment that killed the match. Ibrahima Konaté miscontrolled a simple ball, gifting PSV a clear chance. Couhaib Driouech accepted the gift and made it 3-1 in the 73rd minute. In added time he punished Liverpool again, finishing off a counterattack to make it 4-1 and deepen the humiliation.

Crisis Deepens for Slot

Liverpool looked beaten long before the final whistle. No energy, no ideas, no resistance. With every match, confidence drains away. Slot now faces a dressing room low on belief, a fan base running out of patience, and a season threatening to fall apart.

The numbers are brutal. Nine defeats from twelve. Three heavy losses in a row. Goals leaking. Errors multiplying. And no sign of improvement.

Liverpool need answers fast — but right now, all they have are questions.