Liverpool fell to a shocking 3-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest at Anfield.<\/p>\n
It marked their sixth loss in seven Premier League games, and the performance offered Arne Slot and the supporters plenty to worry about.<\/p>\n
At no point did the defending champions look like taking control of the match. Despite having Alexander Isak, Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo up front, they posed little attacking threat.<\/p>\n
Defensively, both Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk struggled \u2014 surprisingly so, given Forest\u2019s own attacking issues this season.<\/p>\n
Van Dijk criticises Liverpool\u2019s defending
\nAfter another disappointing outing in which Liverpool conceded soft goals and let more points slip away, the captain made his frustration clear.<\/p>\n
Speaking after the match, van Dijk said, via Fabrizio Romano:<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are in a very difficult moment. We have to get out of it. We all take responsibility.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe concede too many easy goals. They scored from a set piece again. We were not good \u2014 in the battles, the second balls.\u201d<\/p>\n
His comments echo the frustration of supporters watching Liverpool\u2019s early-season momentum crumble.<\/p>\n
Following a strong start, defensive lapses have resurfaced \u2014 cheap goals from set pieces and a lack of organisation under pressure, issues reminiscent of the team\u2019s late-Klopp-era struggles.<\/p>\n
Van Dijk\u2019s own form under scrutiny
\nThe Dutchman, who hasn\u2019t been at his best this season, stressed that the problems lie with the team as a whole rather than individuals.<\/p>\n
His remarks suggest a dressing room that wants to regain its intensity and discipline, though doing so currently looks difficult.<\/p>\n
Injuries haven\u2019t helped either. Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley were both sidelined for the Forest clash. Meanwhile, Konate\u2019s form is becoming a major concern.<\/p>\n
The French defender was substituted in the second half after another shaky display, but even that failed to steady Liverpool\u2019s defence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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