Liverpool endured another painful evening at Anfield as PSV Eindhoven delivered a commanding 4 to 1 win, leaving Arne Slot’s side searching for direction after a string of poor results.
The match, played before a full home crowd, exposed familiar defensive lapses and a growing sense of doubt around the team’s structure.
PSV took an early lead through Ivan Perisic from the penalty spot after Virgil van Dijk handled the ball in the box.
Liverpool responded with a fine equaliser in the sixteenth minute when Dominik Szoboszlai finished a rebound from Cody Gakpo’s effort.
The goal seemed to lift the home side, who pushed with more energy before the break.
The hope did not last. Guus Til restored PSV’s advantage shortly after the restart, seizing on space carved out down Liverpool’s right.
Hugo Ekitike, one of the livelier attackers in the first half, was forced off injured which further unsettled the hosts.
The visitors took full control as Couhaib Driouech struck twice, once after an error from Ibrahima Konate and again in stoppage time to complete a dominant display.
The scoreline reflected a team struggling for rhythm, ideas and consistency.
Slot recently admitted he was “almost confused” about his team’s performances.
The confusion deepened on a night that ended with Liverpool suffering their ninth defeat in twelve matches across all competitions.
Liverpool now turn their attention to Sunday’s Premier League trip to West Ham, with pressure building and confidence in short supply.
