Gerrard warns Liverpool’s terrible run could worsen

Published: 27 November 2025 Thursday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online.

Liverpool’s season took another worrying turn this week as Steven Gerrard delivered a sober warning about the team’s decline in form, urging manager Arne Slot to find a solution fast before the slide becomes even more damaging. The comments came just hours after Liverpool suffered yet another heavy defeat, this time a 4-1 collapse at home to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League, deepening concerns around Anfield about the direction of the club.

The loss to PSV marked Liverpool’s ninth defeat in just 12 games, a statistic that has sent shockwaves through supporters and analysts alike. The slump is now considered the club’s worst run of results in more than seven decades, with three consecutive games in which the team has conceded at least three goals. For a side that lifted the Premier League title just six months ago under Slot’s management, the fall has been both sudden and dramatic.

Former club captain Gerrard, speaking on TNT Sports, rejected the idea that Liverpool are already in a state of crisis but admitted that the situation is rapidly deteriorating. He called recent performances “a terrible run” and said the fragility within the team is becoming impossible to ignore. He stressed that the term crisis would be disrespectful to the players and manager who have contributed so much in recent years, but warned that without a tactical and structural fix, the run of poor results is likely to continue.

Inside Anfield, the atmosphere during the PSV match reflected the anxiety gripping fans. As PSV’s goals kept coming, the stadium fell into an uneasy quiet, broken only by moments of frustration from the stands. Slot now finds himself under mounting pressure for the first time since arriving at the club, despite having delivered a league title in his first season. The confidence that once defined Liverpool’s performances has given way to uncertainty, and defensive instability has become a recurring issue.

Slot acknowledged the problems facing the team, admitting during his post-match interview that Liverpool currently lack the resilience and balance required to compete at the highest level. He stated that it is normal for any manager who loses several games to face scrutiny, and said he accepts criticism as part of the job. He added that he still feels backed by the club’s board, who continue to express trust in his long-term vision. According to Slot, there are no signs of panic within the leadership, even if the pressure from outside is growing.

Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, visibly emotional in his interview with Irish broadcaster RTE, echoed the sentiments of frustration felt across the club. Jones said he no longer has the words to explain what has gone wrong, emphasising that the performances have been unacceptable by Liverpool’s standards. He admitted he has moved beyond anger and is now simply searching for answers, a reflection of the confusion within the squad during this difficult period.

Much of the analysis following the PSV defeat has focused on Liverpool’s defensive shape, which has looked open and vulnerable in recent matches. Opposing teams have consistently exploited gaps in midfield and defence, scoring with relative ease. Gerrard highlighted this weakness, saying the team are “wide open” and bleeding goals, a situation that cannot continue if they hope to stabilise.

With challenging fixtures ahead, including domestic and European matches that will test the squad’s depth and mentality, Liverpool now face a crucial stretch that may determine the fate of their season. Slot has urged calm and insists that improvements can be made, but the pressure to deliver results has never been greater during his tenure. Gerrard’s words serve as both a warning and a call to action, emphasising that unless the team regains its balance and discipline, the downturn could worsen.

Liverpool supporters will hope that the team’s leaders, on and off the pitch, can steer them through this turbulent period. For now, the mood at Anfield remains tense, as one of England’s biggest clubs searches desperately for a way to stop the slide and rediscover the form that once made them champions.