Arne Slot has come under increased pressure as Liverpool suffered their latest chastening defeat at the hands of PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League at Anfield.
A 4-1 loss condemned the Reds to a ninth loss in 12 games in all competitions, with a smattering of boos at full-time showing that supporters are beginning to grow impatient with the head coach.
Despite guiding Liverpool to the Premier League title last season, the recent run of results will be regarded as unacceptable by many - and, as thing stand, there are few signs he has the answers to turn things around in the reverse.
Liverpool made a disastrous start and conceded within six minutes. The ball caught Virgil van Dijk’s flailing arm from a corner, with the referee immediately pointing to the penalty spot. Ivan Perisic stepped up and sent Reds goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili the wrong way.
But Liverpool managed to regain their composure and were level on 16 minutes. Cody Gakpo’s shot was only parried and the rebound fell kindly to Dominik Szoboszlai to finish.
The Reds largely dominated the remainder of the first half but could not find another goal, with Van Dijk almost atoning for his error when heading against the crossbar and Hugo Ekitike having a couple of efforts saved.
After starting the second half brightly, Liverpool collapsed. On 56 minutes, Guus Til put PSV ahead after being picked out far too easily. Then with 17 minutes left, Couhaib Driouech put the visitors two goals in front following an Ibrahima Konate mistake before the PSV substitute condemned the Reds to more misery in stoppage-time.
There were some boos at the full-time whistle, with Slot bereft following another humbling and embarrassing loss.
5. Milos Kerkez - 5
Set the tone early as he played with intensity and used the ball well in the first half, being fouled before the equaliser. Couldn't block Til's shot but did show a bit of fight and drilled one shot wide. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
6. Ryan Gravenberch - 4
Saw plenty of the ball in the first half and passing never let PSV settle. Failed to give the protection needed in the second half then dropped into central defence. | Getty Images
7. Alexis Mac Allister - 4
Put himself about in the first half and tried to make things happen in possession. But performance jettisoned in the second period. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
8. Mo Salah - 3
Ballooned his only chance over the bar in the first half and couldn't really impact the game. Barely caused PSV issues in the second half. | Getty Images