Liverpool's dramatic 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth yesterday has sparked a fierce online backlash, with fans dissecting not just the result but also Arne Slot's post-match defence of captain Virgil van Dijk.
After Liverpool fought back from 2-0 down only to concede a 94th-minute winner, Slot pointed to strong and unpredictable wind conditions as a factor in Van Dijk's mistake for the opening goal. That explanation has not gone down well, especially as SoftFootball detailed how the late Adli strike sealed a painful loss on the south coast.
The frustration has only grown as supporters connect this moment to wider concerns about Liverpool's leadership and defensive standards. In another SoftFootball report examining fan unrest after the defeat , the mood around the club was described as tense, with trust in both the manager and senior players starting to erode.
