The latest downturn has pushed Liverpool into an uncomfortable spotlight, and Cricket Exchange found Liverpool suffered yet another heavy defeat at Anfield as fans witnessed a repeat of last week’s early walkouts. Slot’s team looked completely out of rhythm in a 1-4 loss to PSV, marking their third straight defeat in official matches. The sequence itself feels alarming, beginning with a 0-3 loss away to Manchester City and followed by a shocking 0-3 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest, a team fighting for survival in the Premier League. For a club used to fierce competitive standards, this run has struck a nerve.
A deeper look at recent matches paints an even harsher picture. Liverpool conceded at least three goals in each of the last three fixtures, a defensive collapse rarely seen even among relegation-threatened teams. Statistics show this is the first time since December 1953 that Liverpool have lost three consecutive matches by a margin of three goals or more. Seeing this grim milestone return after seventy-two years has left supporters stunned, especially since the decline has stretched over two to three months. During that period, Liverpool lost nine out of twelve matches, matching the number of defeats from the entire previous season. Cricket Exchange supporters keep track of the team’s recent performances, hoping to understand why a club known for consistency has suddenly faded.
The most unsettling part is how concentrated these losses are. Nine defeats within the first twenty matches of the season echo the disastrous 1953-54 campaign, when Liverpool finished bottom of the old First Division and were relegated to the Second Division. That season remains the last time Liverpool fell out of the top tier. While no one truly expects the club to face relegation this year, the current trajectory feels unpredictable. Without adjustments, the situation could spiral further. Early-season victories are the only reason the team is not already trapped in a survival battle. Even so, their league ranking has slipped to twelfth place, and Slot’s tactical decisions have raised eyebrows. In the latest match, his substitutions at the 61st and 76th minutes felt more like surrender than a push for a comeback.
After the match, broadcasters covering the Champions League clash referenced the historic 1953-54 season. Steven Gerrard, serving as a guest analyst, argued that Liverpool have not yet reached a true crisis point. He believes the club will eventually emerge from this gloomy period, noting that calling it a crisis now would disrespect the players who carried the team for years and the manager who was still achieving good results three months ago. Gerrard suggested that such a label might become appropriate only if the downturn continues for six months to a year.
In his post-match comments, Slot insisted that the past few weeks have followed the same discouraging pattern. Cricket Exchange Agency claimed the team regained rhythm after setbacks and even had chances to take a 2-1 lead. According to him, no one at halftime would have expected a 1-4 defeat, though fans now feel the frustration mounting as Liverpool struggle to find their footing.