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Liverpool Struggles Exposed After PSV Defeat

The latest episode from PanenkaLFC delivered a hard hitting examination of Liverpool’s 4-1 loss to PSV, a match that has turned scrutiny on both Arne Slot and the wider atmosphere inside the club. The video did not shy away from the seriousness of the situation, repeatedly insisting that the issues stretch far beyond tactics or individual form. As they put it, “there is something off happening behind the scenes, and last night’s game is the clearest proof of that.”

Their analysis reflected both frustration and concern, echoing the mood of a fanbase searching for answers after a rapid drop in performances.

Lineup Breakdown and Missed Expectations

PanenkaLFC opened by highlighting that Slot’s lineup was as strong as Liverpool could realistically field. They noted that “on paper we really could not have asked for much more”, listing a starting eleven built around senior leaders such as Virgil van Dijk, Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah.

That quality only deepened their disappointment when what followed failed to resemble a team competing with purpose. As the contributors explained, “you look at that lineup and you expect control, energy, and a reaction. Instead, what we got was the complete opposite.”

The discussion also focused on Liverpool’s fragile start, shaped by a dip in confidence. PSV’s intensity quickly exposed the cracks. According to the analysis, “PSV took control during the early stages of the match… going man to man to force us into long balls.” This pressure shut off central access and left Liverpool’s centre backs with “almost no time to think or pick out proper passes.”

Structural Problems and Repeated Patterns

Much of PanenkaLFC’s critique centred on issues that have become all too familiar. A key example was Milos Kerkez’s difficulty receiving under pressure, explained in detail. The video stressed that “a simple first touch could have changed the whole moment, but instead it put him in trouble right away.” They added that the Galatasaray match had shown the same pattern and that “months have passed and there is still no real improvement in how he handles pressure.”

This led them to call for accountability from Slot, stating, “this is where Slot has to take responsibility for how he uses his players.”

Liverpool did manage to find rhythm late in the first half, triggered by a moment of composure from Curtis Jones. PanenkaLFC highlighted the contrast by saying “Jones was instantly facing forward which gave him the option to play a lofted pass” and that his disguise allowed him to “calmly play the ball inside to Szoboszlai.”

That phase offered encouragement, prompting the contributors to note that Liverpool “equalised and then started to dominate.” But the optimism did not survive the interval.

Second Half Collapse and Dressing Room Concerns

If the first half showed flashes of control, the second half showed the opposite. PanenkaLFC described the restart bluntly, saying “we look slow, flat, and out of ideas” and that PSV suddenly had the freedom to “play through us and break on us with ease.”

Their tactical breakdown pointed to a structural flaw they believe has existed since last season. In their words, “it comes from Slot’s insistence on always keeping an extra defender on the last line.” This prevented Liverpool’s centre backs from stepping in and left midfielders exposed, repeatedly opening gaps that PSV exploited.

The wider concern, however, related to mentality and cohesion. The contributors argued that the team’s sudden drop in intensity suggested something deeper, saying “moments like the second half against PSV make you wonder if the trust between the manager and the squad has been shaken.” They added that “you can see it in the body language at times, the slow reactions, the lack of urgency.”

There was also an acknowledgement of the emotional toll within the squad, with PanenkaLFC stating that “the loss of a teammate like Jota would affect any group of players.”

Their conclusion was stark. “If the dressing room is not in the right place, no tactical fix will matter.”

Our View, Anfield Index Analysis

Liverpool’s defeat to PSV laid bare recurring tactical flaws, but the deeper concern is the collapse in confidence and cohesion that PanenkaLFC highlighted so clearly. Slot must not only rethink structural choices, he must reconnect with a squad showing signs of emotional and competitive fatigue. Liverpool have the quality to recover, but without unity, intensity and clarity, their season risks drifting further off course.