Overview
- Liverpool conceded a sixth-minute penalty after a Virgil van Dijk handball converted by Ivan Perisic, equalised through Dominik Szoboszlai, then fell to goals from Guus Til and a late Couhaib Driouech brace.
- The run is Liverpool’s worst since the 1953–54 season, including three successive defeats by three or more goals.
- Arne Slot described scrutiny over his position as normal, insisted he feels safe in the job, and pledged to keep fighting to improve results.
- Hugo Ekitike was forced off with a back problem and will be assessed, while goalkeeper Alisson missed the match through illness.
- Liverpool are 13th in the Champions League league phase, with only the top eight earning automatic last-16 places, as disillusioned fans and critical punditry underscore the mounting pressure.