Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast Champions League chances and Arne Slot's big PSV decisions | Liverpool.com
Nov 25, 2025
The hosts dissect Liverpool's stunning 3-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest, highlighting alarming defensive frailties. They discuss the team's need for a stronger mentality and physicality as they face PSV in the Champions League. Insights into possible lineup changes and striker selections are shared, with a debate on the best attacking combination. Predictions for the PSV match are also made, showing optimism for a bounce back at Anfield.
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Fragile Comebacks After Conceding First
- Liverpool crumble mentally after going a goal down and rarely recover during matches.
- Richard Garnett and Matt Addison highlight this pattern as the season's defining problem.
Defense Is The Foundational Issue
- Liverpool have conceded 20 and scored 18 after 12 games, showing severe defensive problems.
- Matt Addison argues rebuilding defensive shape and midfield cover must be the bedrock of recovery.
Try Untried Options And Pragmatism
- Give youngsters like Calvin Ramsay or Nathaniel Phillips chances when senior options fail.
- Prioritise a pragmatic, dogged defensive approach to stop conceding goals immediately.