Ceri Holland has admitted that Liverpool Women are facing a difficult spell but remains determined to help her teammates turn things around.
The Reds suffered a 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Barclays Women’s Super League on Sunday afternoon at Brisbane Road, leaving them still searching for their first points of the season after six matches.
Despite the setback, Holland believes there are lessons to learn and reasons to stay optimistic.
What Ceri Holland said after Liverpool’s defeat
Liverpool midfielder Ceri Holland highlighted the unity within the squad as a source of strength during this difficult period.
“The squad is always together. It’s been a hard moment, but we don’t make any excuses. We have to be better. We’re not shying away from that. We’re always together and we have a really good set of girls and a good set of staff and we’ll stick together in this moment,” she said.
Her words reflect a belief in the collective character of the group and a determination to respond positively. The focus now is on turning that togetherness into performances that deliver results.
While Holland recognises the team’s effort, she also knows that improvement is essential. “I think we have to look at the positives but along with that we have to look at the moments where we’ve got to be better.
“I think we have to have a long and hard look at ourselves. We have to look at ourselves individually and are we doing everything that we possibly can?
“From there we have to kick on because we’ve got to start winning football matches. We’re aware it’s not been a good run for us and that’s not acceptable at this club.”
Her comments underline a determination to take responsibility and raise standards across the board. For Holland and her teammates, the challenge now is to translate reflection into results.
What’s next for Liverpool
Liverpool have made one of the worst starts in WSL history and could become one of six teams to go pointless in their first seven games if they lost to Brighton.
Liverpool return home to face Brighton next Sunday, a match Holland sees as a chance to reignite their season.
“It’ll be a good game. We’re back at home in front of our fans and it’s a really good opportunity for us to kick on in a moment where that will be a game that will give us opportunities. We’re excited for it,” she said.
Despite recent struggles, Holland’s words show a clear focus on resilience and progress. The midfielder’s belief in the team’s spirit and ability to respond suggests that Liverpool will fight hard to turn their form around and begin climbing the table once again.
Brighton, meanwhile, will be without Michelle Agyemang who suffered a ruptured ACL on England duty last week.
