Liverpool manager Arne Slot is under increasing pressure after his side suffered their ninth defeat in 12 games, a 4-1 loss to PSV Eindhoven at Anfield in the Champions League. The result follows Premier League defeats to Nottingham Forest (3-0) and Manchester City (3-0), leaving the reigning champions 12th in the table on 18 points after 12 matches.
The downturn echoes Jurgen Klopp's 2020/21 season, when Liverpool lost six consecutive home games after winning the league the previous year. Klopp described it as one of the worst spells of his career, but rallied his team to finish third, securing Champions League football with an unbeaten run in their final ten games.
Slot has vowed to 'fight on' amid speculation about his position. Asked about conversations with sporting director Richard Hughes, Slot said: 'We had the same conversation since I've been here. I'm not sure if I said last night, but we fight on try to improve.' He also stated he does not feel let down by his players, acknowledging standards have not been met.
Liverpool face West Ham at the London Stadium on Sunday, a match that could prove pivotal in turning their season around. The Dutchman remains determined to emulate Klopp's resilience and steer the club back to form.
