Slot Insists He Feels Secure and Retains The Club's Backing Following PSV Defeat
Arne Slot admitted that it was understandable for concerns to be raised about his position after a further heavy defeat against PSV Eindhoven.
Liverpool suffered their 9th defeat in twelve matches, representing the team's worst run after being demoted in 1953-54.
They were outplayed by the Eredivisie champions on a punishing evening at Anfield.
“I am feeling safe, I'm fine, I've received a lot of support from above,” the coach remarked.
“It would be great to turn it around and get a victory of course but if you are in a managerial role and not doing well then it is normal that questions are asked.”
He continued, “I'm comfortable with my role. It is not the first time I've found myself in a difficult position but it's crucial that we turned it around.”
Conversations with Liverpool Hierarchy
When asked to provide details on his discussions with the club's leadership, the head coach explained:
“There's regular dialogue. They are helpful for the squad and for me and we discuss these matters but they don't phone me every single minute of the day to say they have faith in me.”
He further stated, “During our regular conversations we have I feel the trust. However I haven’t spoken to them since this defeat so far so let’s see.”
Recurring Failings and Player Response
Slot lamented known weaknesses from his Liverpool side in their Champions League loss, specifically poor finishing and defensive lapses.
Meanwhile, player Curtis Jones was blunter in his assessment of the current crisis.
“I don’t have the answers. Truthfully, I do not. I’m saying that to all,” Jones remarked.
“It's simply unacceptable. I don’t even need to wait to think about it. I'm beyond being angry internally. I've reached the stage currently where I just don’t have the vocabulary.”
He added, “It’s hard because I’m playing for the club I love. I’m a fan, and I've watched this club all my life.”
“In a long, long time, I've not seen a Liverpool team going through a spell of this nature with performances so bad.”
Jones finished, “However we still have the crest on our chest. And as long as it is taken away, we’re always going to fight.”
“Our aim is to get this team return to the top, demonstrate to all once more what Liverpool stands for and the reason it's called the greatest side in the world.”
“But right now, we're in trouble and we have to turn it around.”
