The fallout from Liverpool’s crushing defeat to PSV just keeps getting deeper, and Arne Slot has now revealed a surprising detail about why his team completely fell apart in transition at Anfield.
Speaking after the match, the Liverpool boss insisted the first half actually went close to plan, especially in how his players reacted when they lost the ball. But the real shock came when he explained what went wrong after the break… and he singled out one forward in particular. 👀
⚡ “What’s Wrong With Hugo?” – Slot Raises Alarm Mid-Game
Slot admitted he felt something was off with Hugo Ekitike almost immediately once the second half kicked off. According to the manager, the French striker looked nothing like the dynamic, energetic figure from the opening stages.
Then came the revelation:
👉 Ekitike had been struggling with a back issue from the first 5–10 minutes of the match.
👉 He kept pushing through it until he couldn’t continue.
👉 Slot confirmed this was the reason he had to come off.
This is even more surprising because Sky Sports had praised Ekitike’s bright start just moments before his substitution. 😬
😖 Fresh Injury Concern Piles Pressure on Isak
With Ekitike now a serious doubt, the responsibility shifts once again to Alexander Isak — who came on but still couldn’t influence the game. His slow adaptation to Liverpool continues to worry fans, especially after this latest setback.
🔥 And It Gets Worse…
Left-back Milos Kerkez also came under fire, with pundits openly criticising his performance. Even Adebayo Akinfenwa took to social media to say:
> “Kerkez needs to do & be better. It’s not good enough.”
Combine that with senior players out of form…
A chaotic defensive line…
And Liverpool’s worst run since 1953…
And you understand why the mood around Anfield is tense. 😓
🧩 Slot’s Comments Reveal a Bigger Issue
While Slot believes the team were strong in transition during the first half, his explanation also exposes a deeper vulnerability:
When just one player in the pressing chain breaks down, the entire structure collapses.
With Ekitike injured, Isak still chasing rhythm, and Kerkez struggling, Liverpool now risk losing the few players who help set the tempo from the front.
As West Ham approaches, the pressure is rising — fast.
And the detail fans are buzzing about most? 👀👇👇
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