New match, and new humiliation for Liverpool. After the big defeats in the Premier League against Nottingham Forest (0-3) and Manchester City (3-0), a reaction was expected at home during this fifth day of the Champions League.
Surprised from the start on a penalty (6th) after a handball from Virgil Van Dijk, the Reds quickly came back to level with PSV Eindhoven (1-1 in the 16th minute), before sinking (1-4). The fault is a terrible impotence in the face of the realism of the Dutch, well helped by their goalkeeper Matej Kovar, coupled with a failure of the English defense.
Across the Channel, the press has not been very kind to the locals. Like the Telegraphwho notably qualifies Van Dijk’s match as his “worst performance” in the red jersey. Same story for The Sunwho no longer really knows if the evening captain was playing football or “in basketball with his right arm raised. » Steven Gerrard, club legend, wondered if this hand in the box was not “biggest individual mistake (he) can remember from a Liverpool player” at the microphone of TNT Sports.
Arne Slot on the move?
Beyond the mixed performances of certain players, one man is under fire from criticism after the defeat. This is Arne Slot. Still according to Steven Gerrard, a reaction is expected.
“Today’s performance was not enough. Unless the coach and management find solutions and bring stability to the team, the situation will remain the same. » An observation shared by the Daily Mail.
“Slot’s Liverpool went from the envy of Europe to the laughing stock of the continent. (…) Is it time to ask THE question? The one that addresses the sensitive subject. Is it time for Liverpool to sack Slot? »
In fact, the Mirror advance that a “dismissal agreement” would have been “found immediately after the humiliating defeat” this Wednesday. Information contradicted at a post-match press conference by the main person himself. “I feel safeassured Arne Slot. I’m doing well, I’m getting a lot of support from my leaders. » Will this defeat be one too many for the Dutch tactician? Response in the coming days.
