Liverpool’s crisis has plunged to new depths after suffering their sixth defeat in their last seven matches — a humiliating 0-3 loss to Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup. The defeat at Anfield in the early hours of Thursday (October 30, 2025) marked another painful chapter in Arne Slot’s turbulent start as Liverpool manager.
A Night of Disaster at Anfield
Slot made massive rotations for the cup fixture, introducing ten changes from the team that fell to Brentford days earlier. Only Milos Kerkez retained his spot in the starting lineup. However, the gamble disastrously backfired. Palace ruthlessly exploited Liverpool’s disjointed defense, with Ismaila Sarr netting a brace and Yeremy Pino adding a third to seal a shocking 3-0 away victory.
“It’s always a heavy blow to lose any football match,” Slot admitted during the post-match press conference. “But it’s especially painful when the defeat means you’re eliminated from a competition.”
The Weight of Six Defeats
The latest result underscores just how grim Liverpool’s situation has become. The Reds have now lost six of their last seven games across all competitions — a statistic that would have been unthinkable for a club of Liverpool’s stature just months ago.
Slot did not hide from criticism. He acknowledged that there is simply no excuse good enough to justify such poor form.
“There may be many reasons why we’ve lost six of our last seven matches,” he said. “But none of them are good enough. At Liverpool, the standards are far higher than this. Losing six of seven games — it’s simply too many.”
Pressure at Its Peak
Liverpool now face a daunting run of fixtures that could define their season. They are set to take on Aston Villa, Real Madrid, and Manchester City — three formidable opponents at a time when morale is at rock bottom.
Slot admitted that the pressure on him and his players has reached its absolute limit.
“I don’t think the pressure can get any higher when you lose six out of seven matches,” he confessed. “If you play for Liverpool, if you manage Liverpool, you know what it means. The expectations are enormous, and right now, we’re falling short of them.”
Fans Show Loyalty Amid the Gloom
Despite the nightmare on the pitch, Slot was quick to praise Liverpool supporters for their unwavering loyalty. Even as the team trailed 0-2 and struggled to create chances, the Anfield faithful continued to cheer their side on.
“The most positive thing tonight was the fans,” Slot said. “We were 2-0 down, unable to respond, yet the supporters stayed behind the team. They didn’t boo or turn their backs. That gives me confidence — I truly believe they’ll stand with us again on Saturday.”
A Club in Crisis, A Manager Under Fire
Liverpool’s shocking run has raised serious questions about Arne Slot’s tactics, squad rotation policy, and ability to handle the pressure of managing one of Europe’s biggest clubs. Injuries, fatigue, and poor decision-making have all contributed to their downfall.
With crucial fixtures looming and the season slipping away, Slot’s immediate challenge is to steady the ship — and quickly. A response is needed, not just to silence critics but to restore pride to a fanbase that continues to believe, even in the darkest times.
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