Liverpool’s Premier League woes deepened after falling to a fourth consecutive defeat, this time at the hands of Brentford, as Arne Slot’s side struggled once again to find rhythm, resilience, or end product. Despite flashes of effort, the Reds looked disjointed and uninspired — and the 3–1 defeat exposed lingering issues across the squad.
The one bright spot? Dominik Szoboszlai. The Hungarian midfielder was once again Liverpool’s standout performer, driving the team forward with energy, creativity, and leadership. His late assist — created through sheer determination and pressing — summed up his attitude perfectly: relentless, hungry, and unwilling to give up even as the team faltered.
Unfortunately, he was largely let down by his teammates. The defense looked shaky, the midfield lacked balance, and the attack — missing its usual sharpness — struggled to convert key chances.
Here’s how the players fared on another disappointing night for Liverpool:
- Dominik Szoboszlai (8/10): The best player on the pitch for Liverpool. Tireless pressing, vision in possession, and the only one showing true fight.
- Virgil van Dijk (5/10): Struggled to organize the backline as Brentford exploited gaps repeatedly.
- Ibrahima Konaté (5/10): Looked uncomfortable under pressure and lost composure in key moments.
- Alexis Mac Allister (4/10): Failed to control midfield tempo; overrun far too easily.
- Ryan Gravenberch (5/10): Showed glimpses of quality but lacked consistency.
- Hugo Ekitike (5/10): Worked hard but wasted a few half-chances; service was limited.
- Mohamed Salah (4/10): Another quiet game — lacked sharpness and confidence.
Arne Slot now faces mounting pressure to find solutions fast. Four straight losses have turned optimism into frustration, and Liverpool’s title defense looks increasingly fragile.
Still, one thing remains clear — Szoboszlai is leading by example, even when those around him fall short.
