Overview
- Liverpool are on their worst run since 1953-54, including three consecutive defeats by three or more goals.
- Defensive errors proved costly, with a Virgil van Dijk handball gifting Ivan Perisic an early penalty and an Ibrahima Konate mistake preceding Couhaib Driouech’s brace.
- Dominik Szoboszlai briefly levelled before Guus Til restored PSV’s lead, and Driouech struck twice late to seal the result.
- Arne Slot said he feels supported by the hierarchy and vowed to fight on as scrutiny of his position intensifies.
- Injuries and absences added to Liverpool’s problems, with Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley out, Alisson ill, and Hugo Ekitike forced off, while Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Bayern reinforced the contrast in form.