Liverpool's struggles continued with a heavy 4-1 loss to PSV in the Champions League at Anfield. This defeat leaves Liverpool in 13th place, a stark contrast to last season when they topped the group.
The match began poorly for Arne Slot's team, who have now lost three consecutive games, each time conceding three goals.
Virgil van Dijk's handball from a corner allowed Ivan Perisic to score from the penalty spot just six minutes into the game. Dominik Szoboszlai equalised ten minutes later by scoring Liverpool's 500th European Cup/Champions League goal after Cody Gakpo's shot was saved.
Despite van Dijk hitting the crossbar as Liverpool searched for another goal, PSV regained control in the second half. Mauro Junior delivered a precise cross that Guus Til converted for his first Champions League goal in the 56th minute. PSV extended their lead 17 minutes later due to more defensive errors from Liverpool.
Ibrahima Konate was caught out, allowing Ricardo Pepi to hit the post before Couhaib Driouech scored. In stoppage time, Driouech added another goal from Sergino Dest's pass, sealing a memorable win for PSV and leaving Liverpool fans frustrated at full-time.
3 - Liverpool have conceded 3+ goals in three consecutive games in all competitions for the first time since September 1992. Porous. pic.twitter.com/WkHecvZ7qO
Liverpool has now suffered nine defeats in their last twelve matches, conceding three or more goals in three successive games for the first time since September 1992. Despite having 27 shots and nine on target with an expected goals (xG) of 2.66, they failed to capitalise on their chances.
The team managed 53 touches inside PSV's box but lacked finishing quality while struggling defensively as PSV scored four out of six shots on target. The pressure mounts on Slot, who has only secured one win against PSV in his last nine encounters across all competitions.
No other team has inflicted more losses on Slot than PSV, with five defeats against them marking a challenging period for his managerial career.
