Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confessed to a troubled night's sleep following his side's humiliating 4-1 defeat to Dutch champions PSV at Anfield on Wednesday night.
A Torrid Run of Form
The heavy home loss compounds a miserable week for the Reds, who were also soundly beaten 3-0 by Nottingham Forest. This latest result marks a dire statistical milestone for the club, representing their ninth defeat in the last twelve fixtures across all competitions.
This dismal run of form is the club's worst in over 70 years, with both of this week's heavy losses disappointingly coming on home soil. The pressure on the head coach has intensified dramatically as a consequence.
Facing the Press After Defeat
Just hours after the final whistle, a weary Slot faced difficult questions from reporters. When asked about his night's rest, the Dutchman was candid about the impact of the result.
"How do you think? Not the best," Slot replied. "I didn't lie awake all night, but even if we win I don't sleep well with adrenaline. I had a few hours, enough to be fresh this morning."
Despite the clear strain, the coach remained defiant about his future, insisting that he intends to 'fight on' and reverse the team's fortunes.
A Pivotal London Stadium Clash
All eyes now turn to Sunday's Premier League fixture against West Ham United at the London Stadium. The match is widely seen as a pivotal moment in Slot's reign at Anfield.
A positive result is crucial to begin stabilising the season and alleviating the mounting pressure on the manager. Another defeat, however, would only deepen the crisis surrounding one of England's most storied football clubs.
