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Trying to get Slot sacked’ – Liverpool fans tear into starter after ‘ridiculous’ display vs PSV
Trying to get Slot sacked’ – Liverpool fans tear into starter after ‘ridiculous’ display vs PSV
Liverpool suffered another frustrating night as they were beaten 4-1 at home by PSV on Wednesday.
The Reds began the game in search of a victory that would have carried them into the top eight of the Champions League, but they had a difficult night against their Dutch opponents.
Ivan Perisic put the visitors ahead with a 6th-minute penalty, before Dominik Szoboszlai replied shortly after to earn Liverpool a share of the spoils.
The hosts then took charge of the game, but were dealt a hammer blow when Guus Til netted a superb counter-attacking goal in the 56th minute.
Arne Slot’s men saw their night turn from bad to worse in the latter stages as Couhaib Driouech struck a brace to cap off the result, and the fans were quick to show their frustrations on social media.

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Liverpool fans question Virgil van Dijk’s intent
Virgil van Dijk has struggled for Liverpool at times in recent weeks, and he hasn’t looked like his usual assured and composed self during the last few defeats.
There were signs of weakness from the imposing centre-back once again on Wednesday night, as he had the chaotic sort of game that simply isn’t regularly associated with a player of his quality.
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The Reds’ captain gave away an early penalty when the ball struck his arm while it was raised above his head from a PSV corner.
Van Dijk then found himself in the referee’s book for a rash challenge just minutes later, and it was evident that his defensive judgement wasn’t right throughout the 90 minutes.
The 34-year-old almost atoned for his error midway through the first half, but he has his header bounce back off the underside of the bar.
Nah van Dijk is literally trying to get Slot sacked LMFAO
— ~Landy~ (@LFCLandy) November 26, 2025
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van Dijk is on one tonight:
– ridiculous handball in the box
– takes out Saibari and gets booked
– Karate kicks Til in the chin and draws blood (on accident)
All within 25 minutes 😂 #livpsv #lfc #ucl
— Gavin (@gsoccertalk) November 26, 2025
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The defender came under fire from his own fans on X, as one supporter branded the penalty incident as a “ridiculous” moment from him, while another questioned whether he was “trying to get Slot sacked.”
No clue what Van Dijk’s playing at tonight, got this mentality pic.twitter.com/57qJowOlzZ
— LFC Transfer Room (@LFCTransferRoom) November 26, 2025
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Van Dijk’s head out of shape or something?
Does he not know how to head the ball towards goal anymore?
2 absolute sitters missed.#lfc #livpsg
— Ash (@Ash_LFC7) November 26, 2025
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Others questioned the mentality of the Liverpool star during his display, something which would have been unheard of just a matter of months ago.
I’ve never seen Van Dijk that nervous before.
Will be a miracle if he makes it till the end of the match without a red.
— Nash (@Nash__Black) November 26, 2025
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Van Dijk so far tonight:
– gave away a stupid pen
– rash tackle gave away free kick that almost led to a second PSV goal
– booked
– accidentally kicks a lad in the mouth
– hits the bar
— Sam Munnery (@SamMunnery) November 26, 2025
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The criticism towards the veteran was rounded off by one fan pointing out that he looked “nervous” during the game, despite his often commanding presence at the heart of the backline.
Alisson’s absence contributes to Van Dijk struggles
Alisson’s continued absence for Liverpool has been hugely detrimental to their efforts of late, and his lack of availability affects more than just the goalkeeping position.
Giorgi Mamardashvili has done a steady job for Slot and his men on the whole, but there can be no doubt over the fact that the backline hasn’t looked as settled without the calming presence of their number one between the posts.
Alisson’s world-class ability provides added mental security for the rest of the team, and Van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate will both be used to his near-constant communication in and around the box.
Ultimately, a player of Van Dijk’s level shouldn’t be drastically affected by an issue like this, but the reality is that it has left the Reds disjointed in their own third.
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The contract and paperwork are already in place for Liverpool to welcome back Jarell Quansah, who left Merseyside to join Bayer Leverkusen last summer, to help fill out the Reds’ thin defensive ranks
Yes — that claim lines up with multiple transfer-news reports: Liverpool could re-sign 23-year-old England centre-back Jarell Quansah from Bayer Leverkusen in future, thanks to a buy-back clause in the deal that sent him to Germany — but not immediately next season.
🔁 What’s Happening with Quansah and Liverpool
Quansah moved from Liverpool to Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2025 for a reported fee around £30m-£35m (plus add-ons), joining the Bundesliga side on a long-term contract.
As part of that transfer, Liverpool inserted a buy-back clause allowing the club to re-sign him in the future for a pre-agreed fee.
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However, the clause cannot be activated until the summer of 2027 at the earliest.
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Reports suggest the buy-back figure could be around £50m-£60m (with potential add-ons increasing the fee), although exact numbers vary across sources.
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There are also indications Liverpool have pre-agreed personal terms with Quansah should they trigger the buy-back, smoothing the path for a return.
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🧠 Context for the Move
Quansah was a Liverpool academy graduate and made senior appearances before leaving, but opted for more first-team football in Germany.
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With his development in the Bundesliga and Liverpool’s evolving defensive needs, the idea of bringing him back — especially given future departures or ageing defenders — is being discussed in transfer circles.
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Bottom line: the Football Insider claim that Liverpool could re-sign Quansah later isn’t unfounded — there is a buy-back clause — but any switch is realistically targeted for 2027 or beyond, not next summer.
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Donnarumma’s 𝑰𝑵𝑪𝑹𝑬𝑫𝑰𝑩𝑳𝑬 save 97th minute… pure madness at Anfield Manchester City were leading 2–1 when Liverpool threw everyone forward in one last attack. A thunderous strike from Mac Allister looked destined for the net… but Donnarumma pulled off a massive, unbelievable save that left the entire stadium in shock
PURE ANFIELD MADNESS 😱🔥
97th minute. City clinging to a 2–1 lead. Liverpool throw everyone forward. The crowd is bouncing, the tension is unbearable…
Mac Allister absolutely thunders one towards goal — it’s heading in, no doubt abo
FULL HD VIDEO🎥 👇👇👇
ut it.
Then BOOM 💥
GIANLUIGI DONNARUMMA pulls out a save from another universe 🤯
Reflexes. Reach. Nerves of steel.
Anfield frozen. Liverpool stunned. City survive.
One of those saves that changes the whole story of the match.
Goalkeeper moments don’t get crazier than this 🤣🧤🔥
Football, bloody hell.
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BREAKING NEWS The Word From Liverpool Is’ – Arne Slot Sack Update Emerges After Man City Defeat
Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s job is believed to be safe for now, despite their recent home defeat against Manchester City on Sunday afternoon, according to journalist David Lynch.
The Reds looked as though they were heading to victory after Dominik Szboszlai fired in a stunning free-kick from range to put his side in front. Late in the game, Bernardo Silva latched onto a headed throughball by Erling Haaland, poking past Alisson Becker to level the scoring.
In the final minutes, Man City were awarded a penalty, and Erling Haaland stepped up to slot into the bottom corner, scoring the winner for Pep Guardiola’s side. City had the ball in the net once again in the dying seconds, but play was brought back for a foul by Szoboszlai, who was sent off after a VAR review.
Arne Slot Safe at Liverpool
According to journalist Lynch, Slot’s job at Liverpool is safe at the moment, but he doesn’t buy into the idea that he can afford endless poor performances and results.
The word from Liverpool is that Arne Slot is safe, but I don’t really buy the idea he can afford endless poor performances and bad results until the end of the season. Today was both, in my opinion. https://t.co/sjMRhibrZK — David Lynch (@davidlynchlfc) February 8, 2026
Liverpool are seemingly willing to stick with Slot for now, which might not be a huge surprise after he won the Premier League title last season. Their achievement in the 2024/2025 campaign undoubtedly carries a lot of weight, with Slot having credit in the bank heading into this campaign.
Results will undoubtedly have to improve, and with one Premier League win in their previous seven games, the pressure is on Slot to turn things around as soon as possible.
Liverpool need to make a decision and soon, as they are in danger of seeing their season drift away from them. The Reds will have been aiming to lift the Premier League title once again, but now, even Champions League qualification is looking like a difficult task.
The mentality to throw away a 1-0 lead against Man City is the biggest disappointment for them, especially as they’ve notoriously been a bogey team for Guardiola at Anfield. The credit in the bank will only last so long, and the board must surely be considering making a change in the near future
If FSG think that 6 wins out of the last 20, a points per game ratio similar to Spurs, behind United, just 2 points ahead of Everton and some dreadful football thrown in means he’s safe, then what would he have to do to be in trouble? FSG must see that he is not the answer. The Kop will decide on Slot’s fate as they did with Hodgson.
The idea having credit in the bank for having a past title, that’s only a rhyme at Lfc. We saw Mourinho being sacked for far less bad results though he is/was a seasoned manager. Had Slot won the CL? At Lfc it is all about the money. They fabricate reasons just not to sign new players. They do the same not to sack.
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