Liverpool were beaten 4-1 by PSV Eindhoven at Anfield on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in the UEFA Champions League League Phase (Matchday 5). The scoreline was big. The story was bigger. This was not a one-off bad night. It was another painful chapter in a run that is now shaping the mood around the club.

It was Liverpool’s fourth home loss in six games across all competitions. It was also their ninth defeat in the last 12 matches. That is the kind of form that shakes confidence and invites hard questions. On a cold European night, Eredivisie champions PSV came to Anfield and left with three points and a statement win.

Anfield alarm: a 4-1 defeat that fits a worrying pattern

Big clubs live on rhythm. Right now, Liverpool’s rhythm is off. The numbers are clear: four defeats at Anfield in six recent home games and nine losses in twelve overall. That is not just a blip. It is a trend. And trends demand answers.

PSV were sharp and ruthless. Liverpool were willing but loose at key moments. The home side had a spell where they pushed hard after conceding. They were close to making it 2-2. But the night got away from them, and the final score felt heavy. Heavy on the scoreboard. Heavy on the mood.

“This isn’t a stumble anymore — it’s a slide.”

Arne Slot’s stance: no fear for his job, only fight for a response

After the match, manager Arne Slot addressed the big question. Is he worried about his job? His answer was firm: “No, I am not concerned. My attention is directed towards aspects other than worrying about my job. I need to enhance my performance.”

That word — enhance — matters. It signals ownership. Slot knows the team must be better. He also knows fear is not a plan. The message was direct: this is about work, not worry.

He also explained what he saw from his players: “After we allowed the first goal, we witnessed the response I desire, although it’s challenging since we faced a significant defeat over the weekend. The mentality afterwards is what you would anticipate. We continued to push and were close to equalizing at 2-2. However, the final score is 4-1, which is indeed another substantial loss.”

There was a reaction, but it did not change the end. And in elite football, the scoreboard is the final judge. Slot knows that too: “The only path forward is to confront our situation and fight intensely. The players’ reaction in the first half is what one expects from a Liverpool player. However, I have reiterated that the final score remains 4-1.”

“Fight is good. But what’s the plan when the press breaks?”

Liverpool vs PSV: the moments that mattered

Games turn on small swings. Liverpool’s came after the first goal. The home side pushed and found a spark. There was energy, speed, and pressure. At 2-1 down, it felt like the game could flip. Slot said they were close to 2-2. But it never came.

When the equalizer does not arrive, the opponent grows. PSV did just that. They managed the pressure and then hit back. The final stretch belonged to them, and they closed the night with a scoreline that will travel far.

Hugo Ekitike’s back pain and a press that faded

Slot revealed an injury concern that shaped the second half. Forward Hugo Ekitike felt back discomfort early, within the first 5-10 minutes of the first half. It lingered into the second half. That mattered because Liverpool’s pressing game suffered. Without full fitness up top, it is hard to lead the press, to set the line, to keep the trap tight. Ekitike was eventually taken off because of the issue.

In a match decided by control and pressure, that detail is not small. It goes to the heart of how Liverpool tried to wrestle back momentum and why PSV found gaps late on.

“If the press is the engine, one misfire stalls the whole car.”

Champions League League Phase: a tough stretch, and a test of nerve

This defeat deepens Liverpool’s difficult run in the Champions League League Phase. Anfield has long been a fortress on European nights. Right now, it is not. Four home losses in six across all contests makes everyone sit up. Opponents feel braver. Fans feel tense. Players feel the noise.

The new league format means every matchday carries weight. A 4-1 at home is not only about points. It is about belief. It is about how the group looks when the team goes behind. This is where leaders step up and steady the ship. This is where details, like the timing of a press or the choice of a pass, decide everything.

Why this slide hurts — and what needs to change

When a team loses nine of twelve, many problems overlap. Confidence drops. Decisions slow down. Small errors add up. Liverpool’s challenge is to cut through the noise and fix the basics, fast.

• Start cleaner: Early control helps calm nerves and sets a tone.
• Protect home ground: Four defeats in six at Anfield cannot be the norm.
• Turn reaction into results: The push after the first goal was good; it must lead to goals.
• Manage fitness: Ekitike’s back issue shows how one knock can change the press and the plan.
• Stay brave: When the game bites, keep the ball and keep the shape.

Arne Slot’s next steps: clarity, composure, and courage

Slot says he is not worried about his job. That matters inside the dressing room. Players read their manager’s body language. They follow tone and trust. His repeated message — fight hard, face the moment, own the score — sets a standard.

Simple ideas will help now. Clear roles. Smart subs. Fresh legs where needed. Strong training weeks that rebuild rhythm and belief. A team does not jump out of a hole with talk. It climbs out, one solid step at a time.

Final word: a painful score and an open question

PSV came to Anfield as Eredivisie champions and left with a 4-1 win. It is a headline that stings. More than that, it is a mirror. It shows where Liverpool are right now: a proud team finding it hard to turn effort into wins.

The numbers are stark — nine losses in twelve, four home defeats in six. But seasons turn on tough nights too. The path forward, as Slot says, is to fight. The question is simple and sharp: can Liverpool turn that fight into clean football, clean chances, and clean results before this slide defines their season?