‘Made mincemeat of’ – Dutch media lay into Liverpool and Arne Slot after PSV humbling

Pressure is on Liverpool boss Arne Slot after Liverpool were crushed 4-1 by PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Wednesday evening

All you need to know what the Dutch media are saying after Liverpool were beaten 4-1 by PSV Eindhoven

The severity of the defeat: Liverpool’s season has reached a “desperate new low” after suffering a humiliating 4-1 defeat at Anfield against PSV Eindhoven. This result marks the club’s ninth loss in their last 12 games.

Pressure on Arne Slot: The series of dire results, combined with the team’s low league and European standing, is intensely increasing the pressure on manager Arne Slot.

Team internal assessment: The scale of the humiliation was not hidden by the players themselves following the final whistle. Midfielder Curtis Jones openly confessed to the media that the team was “in the s***” after the devastating Champions League loss.

Dutch media condemnation: The Dutch media were notably harsh in their criticism of their compatriot Slot, making the severe defeat front-page news across the Netherlands. Headlines suggested that the press “didn’t go easy” on the manager following the humiliation at Anfield.

PSV domination acknowledged: One Dutch outlet, Omroep Brabant, reported that PSV had utterly “made mincemeat” of the Liverpool team. They specifically observed that the hosts’ attacking “storm” had completely subsided in the second half, allowing PSV to dominate.

The “crumbling” reds: Other Dutch sources, including Dutch News, reported that Slot’s side had “crumbled” under a decisive “second-half blitz” from the visitors. The Eindhoven Dagblad celebrated the result as a “big win at a struggling Liverpool” on a “magical November evening.”

Tactical advantage noted: Dutch publication De Telegraaf described PSV as simply “too strong” for Liverpool on the night. They highlighted the successful high-press tactic that PSV utilized, which they noted many English teams fail to execute when visiting Anfield.

PSV coach’s subtle dig: PSV coach Peter Bosz admitted he initially never expected to take points from Anfield during the group stage draw. He noted that “a lot has changed” and suggested that “Liverpool is going through a difficult period” under his counterpart.