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Liverpool’s nightmare run in the Premier League continued on Saturday night, as Arne Slot’s men fell 3–2 to Brentford — marking their fourth consecutive league defeat and sparking serious concern among fans and players alike.

Goals from Dango Ouattara, Kevin Schade, and Igor Thiago sealed the result, leaving the Reds in seventh place — four points adrift of league leaders Arsenal and shock challengers Sunderland.

After the final whistle, manager Arne Slot didn’t hide his frustration, calling the match “one of the worst defeats” of his Liverpool tenure. He admitted his team “failed to do the basics” and struggled in duels and second balls — something Brentford punished mercilessly.

But it was captain Virgil van Dijk’s post-match words that truly resonated with the fanbase. Speaking to TNT Sports, the Dutch defender gave an emotional and brutally honest assessment of Liverpool’s current struggles.

> “It’s tough to explain,” he said. “We haven’t kept a clean sheet in nine games. It’s not just about one player or one mistake — it’s collective. Everyone, including myself, needs to look in the mirror.”

Van Dijk also urged supporters to stay united during this difficult period:

> “We need each other. The same people who celebrated with us last year — we need them now even more. I know we’ll come through this because the quality is there, but we have to fight together.”

Despite the frustration, the captain remains confident that Liverpool will bounce back — but only if belief, hard work, and unity return to the dressing room.

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    Theo Courtriers

    I think a recovery in whatever form will be too late to hold onto the league trophy. The best thing is to iron out faults and focus on the FA and Carabao cups. The focus will need to include playing and passing at a faster tempo. Minimise passing back. That only increases the pressure because the defense is not working. Make Salah and Wierts substitutes. They need to practice harder to keep their positions.

    The false belief in Salah’s miracles to win games is clearly not working. The league table is clear that the writing is on the wall. Time to let go.

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