Liverpool’s nightmare run took an even darker turn on Wednesday night as Arne Slot’s men were dismantled yet again—this time by Peter Bosz’s ruthless PSV side in a 4–1 Champions League thrashing at Anfield 😬.
And while fans are still trying to process the club’s third consecutive defeat, Jamie Carragher delivered perhaps his harshest verdict of the season… and one player found himself right at the centre of it.
🔥 “A Sackable Offence!” – Carragher Goes Off Live On Air
Fresh from a 3–0 collapse at Nottingham Forest, Liverpool were expected to show fight. Instead, they were torn apart on their own turf. Ivan Perisic struck from the spot inside six minutes, and although Dominik Szoboszlai briefly sparked hope, PSV took full control.
Guus Til restored PSV’s lead shortly after the break, before substitute Couhaib Driouech showed no mercy—scoring twice late on to seal a humiliating 4–1 defeat.
As the goals poured in, Carragher—working on CBS Sports—lost his patience, especially after witnessing a costly error leading to PSV’s third goal. Picking up his phone in disbelief, he raged:
> “Oh my God, Konate! I’ve had enough… that’s a sackable offence from the manager for keeping him in the team.” 😳🔥
According to the former Liverpool vice-captain, Ibrahima Konaté’s continued selection could cost Arne Slot his job.
😱 What Triggered Carragher’s Outburst?
The moment came when Liverpool midfielder Joey Veerman poked the ball forward, forcing Konaté into a second clearance attempt. Instead of clearing his lines, the French defender swung and completely missed the ball—handing PSV striker Ricardo Pepi a golden chance.
Pepi hit the post, but Driouech reacted fastest and buried the rebound, leaving Anfield stunned.
📊 Konaté’s Stats vs PSV (4–1)
Minutes: 76
Touches: 50
Pass Accuracy: 40/41 (98%)
Final Third Passes: 5
Errors Leading to Goal: 1
Tackles: 3
Recoveries: 6
Ground Duels Won: 3/3
Rating: 5.6
Despite tidy passing numbers, his defensive lapse was unforgivable in Carragher’s eyes.
👀 Rising Pressure on Arne Slot
Behind the scenes, concerns are reportedly increasing about Slot’s leadership—despite winning the Premier League in his debut campaign. Fans are wondering how long the goodwill will last, especially after such a dramatic downturn in form.
Carragher believes continuing to rely on Konaté could be the decision that pushes the board over the edge.
🔄 This Isn’t the First Time…
Carragher has been vocal about Konaté throughout the season. After defeats to Manchester City and Bournemouth, he repeatedly highlighted the defender’s struggles—especially in away games.
But not everyone agrees.
Former Liverpool defender Djimi Traoré jumped to Konaté’s defence on social media:
> “He was one of the best centre-backs in the league last year. This season the whole team has underperformed.”
Carragher, surprisingly, accepted the disagreement with a simple reply:
> “That’s absolutely fine, my dear friend!”
⚡ The Big Question
With Liverpool sliding and Slot under fire, is Konaté truly the cause…
or simply a symptom of a much bigger problem at Anfield? 🤔🔥
One thing’s certain — the tension is growing, and fans are bracing themselves for what comes next.
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