Liverpool’s night at Anfield spiraled into frustration yet again as Arne Slot’s side fell 4–1 to a ruthless PSV outfit on Wednesday — and the reaction from supporters was nothing short of explosive.
The Reds entered the clash knowing a win would push them into the Champions League’s top-eight bracket, but things unravelled almost immediately. Ivan Perisic coolly converted a sixth-minute penalty, only for Dominik Szoboszlai to hit back moments later and briefly restore belief inside the stadium.
Liverpool then looked to seize control, but PSV delivered a devastating counterpunch early in the second half when Guus Til raced through to smash home a brilliant breakaway goal. From there, the evening only worsened. Couhaib Driouech struck twice late on to sink the hosts completely, setting off a storm of fury online.
Fans turn their anger toward Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk has been under scrutiny in recent weeks, and the PSV game added another chapter to his difficult spell. The captain conceded the early penalty after the ball struck his raised arm during a corner, and minutes later he was booked for a clumsy challenge — a sequence that set the tone for an unusually erratic display from the usually unflappable defender.
He almost made amends with a powerful header that crashed off the underside of the bar, but that moment of hope quickly faded as the game slipped away.
Supporters took to social media in full voice, slamming the penalty incident as “ridiculous” and even questioning whether Van Dijk was “trying to get Slot sacked.” Others criticised his decision-making and body language, noting that he appeared “nervous” throughout — a far cry from the dominant presence he has built his reputation on.
Alisson’s absence adds to Liverpool’s instability
With Alisson still sidelined, Liverpool’s defensive unit continues to look unsettled. While Giorgi Mamardashvili has provided solid cover, the Brazilian’s leadership and constant communication can’t be replicated. His absence has left Van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté without their usual anchor behind them — a factor that has clearly contributed to the team’s recent defensive chaos.
Even so, fans expect more composure from a player of Van Dijk’s calibre, and the frustration is starting to boil over as Liverpool struggle to regain momentum in Europe.
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