Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has delivered a scathing assessment of the team's current form, labeling their recent string of defeats as "just unacceptable". The Reds have suffered a concerning slump, with their most recent loss being a humbling 4-1 defeat at the hands of PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.
This defeat marks the first time in 72 years that Liverpool has lost three consecutive matches by a margin of three or more goals, a statistic that underscores the severity of their struggles. Prior to the PSV humiliation, they were also soundly beaten by Nottingham Forest and Manchester City.
Jones, in a frank post-match interview, did not mince words when expressing his disappointment and frustration. "I don't have the answers. Honestly, I don't. It's just unacceptable," he told RTE. "I'm past being angry inside. I'm at the point now where I just don't have the words."
The midfielder acknowledged the dire situation the team finds itself in, stating, "We're going to try and get this team back to where it needs to be, show everyone again what this club is about and why people call it the best team in the world but right now, we're in the s*** and it needs to change."
The Anfield faithful have not been shy in expressing their discontent, with the team being booed off the pitch in recent games. This reaction reflects the shock and disappointment felt by supporters who, just months ago, witnessed the team secure the Premier League title in dominant fashion. Now, they sit 13th in the table.
Manager Arne Slot, who is now fighting for his future, insists he has the backing of the club's leadership, despite the team's poor performances. "I am feeling safe, I am OK. I have got a lot of support from above," Slot said after the PSV defeat. "It would be nice to turn it around and get a victory, of course, but if you are not doing well then it is normal that questions are asked."
The upcoming matches against West Ham and Sunderland have now become crucial for Liverpool. A failure to secure positive results in these games could further jeopardize Slot's position and deepen the sense of crisis surrounding the club.
Jones's candid remarks highlight the urgency and determination within the team to turn things around. Despite the current challenges, he emphasized that the players are committed to fighting for the club and restoring its reputation. "At the end of the day, we've still got that badge on our chest, so until that badge goes, we're always going to fight and try and get this team back to where it needs," Jones said.
