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Liverpool hit a new low on Wednesday night with a 4-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven, marking their ninth loss in 12 matches.
The result followed a 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, intensifying pressure on Arne Slot.
With crucial Champions League fixtures against Inter Milan, Marseille, and a home clash with Qarabag ahead, the Reds face a tough path to the knockout stages.
Some Liverpool fans have called for Slot to become the first manager in club history to be sacked after winning the league, having secured a record-equalling 20th title just six months ago.
“There is a lot of pressure if you work or play at a top club,” Slot said at his pre-West Ham United press conference on Thursday afternoon.
“And then there is even more when you start losing more games than this club, players or the manager are used to. But there was pressure last season as well for us to win the league.
“But now it’s a different kind of pressure because we have lost so many games.
“In the end, it’s about doing what this club is about. Keep fighting no matter how difficult it is.
“It would also be nice if we reward ourselves in the moments we play well.”
Despite the poor run, Slot’s position remains secure.
His Premier League title-winning debut season and the challenges of a summer marked by Diogo Jota’s passing and £400m squad investment have earned him credit.
Sporting director Hughes and chief executive Michael Edwards, who were instrumental in his appointment, continue to back the Dutchman.
Following the loss to PSV, Virgil van Dijk addressed fans on social media, responding to the disappointing result.
Van Dijk posted on his Instagram story: “We’re facing one of the toughest moments of our journey, but we refuse to let this define us.
“We will rise from this. I believe in this team with everything I have.
“Nothing has ever been handed to us – we’ve fought everything, and this moment is no different.
“We won’t give in. Won’t give up. Every challenge is an opportunity. We must grow together, lift each other up, and show the strength that lies within us.
“To the fans, keep supporting us. We all need each other more than ever.
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