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Virgil Van Dijk Issues Brutal Liverpool Statement as Arne Slot 'Let Down' by Players
Van Dijk highlighted Liverpool's loss of composure and physicality against Nottingham Forest, marking their sixth defeat in seven league games and worst defensive start since 1992.
- On Nov 23, 2025, Liverpool Football Club, defending Premier League champions, were beaten 3-0 at home by Nottingham Forest, marking their sixth defeat in seven league matches and leaving them 11th.
- Van Dijk said the players panicked after conceding and tried to force things, condemning the unacceptable second-half start where Forest led 2-0 and physically dominated.
- Despite 74% possession, Liverpool managed only four shots on target from 21 attempts and have conceded 20 goals this season, highlighting attacking and defensive struggles.
- Faced with seven matches in 22 days, Van Dijk called for collective accountability, urging players to take responsibility and stop letting down Liverpool head coach Arne Slot.
- Historically, the defeats mark a rare low for Liverpool in six decades as they suffer consecutive 3-goal league losses for the first time, while Slot accepts responsibility amid costly �450m recruitment scrutiny.
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