Liverpool 1-4 PSV: Anfield Embarrassment Spurs Reaction from Anfield Index’s Late Night Show

In one of the most shocking nights of Liverpool’s modern European history, PSV dismantled Arne Slot’s side 4-1 at Anfield, prompting a brutally honest post-match reaction from The Late Night Show on Anfield Index. The host, Lewis Aspinall, pulled no punches as he reflected on what he labelled a “humiliating” night for the club and a performance devoid of leadership, energy or accountability.

Anfield Humbled by Eredivisie Energy

“It’s an embarrassment,” Aspinall opened starkly. “Liverpool have been beaten 4-1 at Anfield by PSV… a side who should not be coming to Anfield with the thought process in their head of ‘we can pick up three points’.”

This wasn’t a narrow defeat. It was comprehensive, calculated and painful. For a club renowned for its storied Champions League nights, this was a reversal of fortunes with symbolism that cut deep. “That is our ninth loss in twelve matches,” Aspinall stated, “and the first group stage match at Anfield we have lost in front of a crowd since 2014 under Brendan Rodgers.”

His outrage was not born solely from the scoreline but from the manner of it. “We looked pathetic tonight. We looked so weak, so unwilling,” he lamented.

Champions League Form in Freefall

The Champions League is often seen as Liverpool’s spiritual home, a competition that evokes belief even in dark moments. “We are the Champions League club in England,” Aspinall reminded listeners. “Us and Europe just goes together like bread and butter.”

Yet what was witnessed against PSV couldn’t have been further from the heritage Liverpool supporters proudly cherish. “We’re relying on Dominic Szoboszlai to do the bulk of the press and to lead the team,” Aspinall said. “If he was not there, we would have been absolutely fucked.”

Szoboszlai, who scored Liverpool’s lone goal, was singled out for praise repeatedly. “He carried that team from midfield… he’s the only one who looked like he had any desire,” Aspinall added. “Dominik Szoboszlai is one of the few examples of a player tonight who can come out of that match with his head held high.”

Serious Questions for Slot’s Selection

Lewis Aspinall’s strongest criticism was reserved for manager Arne Slot, who was accused of stubbornly persisting with underperforming players. “Salah is not in form,” he said, bluntly. “When Chiesa came off the bench, he put in more effort in fifteen minutes than Salah did all match.”

He was similarly scathing about defender Ibrahima Konaté: “Canaté… that 5.9 [rating] does not do justice to how much I want him gone from this team.”

Reflecting on Slot’s apparent inflexibility, Aspinall summarised, “He’s stubborn, and it’s causing his own downfall… If he gets picked this weekend, after that, done. Completely done with it.”

Squad Depth and Leadership Concerns

In what became more of a therapy session than a tactical breakdown, Aspinall didn’t hold back on questioning the direction of the club’s management and leadership. “We looked like we were ready to roll over and let whatever happens happen,” he said. “That’s not us.”

There was criticism of the recruitment strategy and tactical mismatch as well. “We’ve signed players who are so wanting to attack… but Slot doesn’t want it. It doesn’t gel,” he added, referencing players like Isak and Frimpong.

While Aspinall acknowledged the remarkable achievements of the previous season, where Liverpool were crowned Premier League champions under Slot, he questioned whether the club had papered over cracks. “Were we fortunate last season?” he asked, before concluding, “Possibly.”

Final Words from a Frustrated Fan

The depth of frustration was palpable throughout the podcast. “We have just won the league title… and I don’t want to feel like every match I’m going into it thinking, what are we going to get from this?”

For Liverpool fans hoping for tactical nuance or silver linings, this wasn’t the night. What they got instead was an unfiltered cry of anguish from one of their own — and a rallying call for change. “Slot is becoming his own worst enemy,” Aspinall warned.

The podcast ended, fittingly, with a message to supporters: “Click like and subscribe… apologies if this turned into a bit of a rant… but Liverpool 1, PSV 4. Champions League. Slot in, slot out? Let us know in the comments.”