Slot Insists He Is Secure and Has Liverpool's Support Following PSV Eindhoven Loss
Arne Slot conceded that it's natural for doubts to be raised about his future after another heavy defeat versus PSV Eindhoven.
Liverpool suffered their ninth defeat in twelve matches, representing the club's poorest run after being relegated in the 1953-54 season.
They were outplayed by the Eredivisie title holders on a difficult evening at Anfield.
“I am feeling safe, things are alright, I have got significant backing from above,” the coach stated.
“It would be great to reverse this trend and earn three points naturally but when you're working as a coach and not doing well then it's typical that people question you.”
He noted, “I accept my position. This isn't the first time I've found myself in a difficult position but it's crucial that we improved our results.”
Talks with Club Management
Upon being questioned to elaborate on his conversations with the club's leadership, Slot explained:
“We communicate frequently. They assist for the squad and for me and those talks happen but they aren't calling me constantly each day to say they back me.”
He mentioned, “Through standard discussions I feel the confidence. But I've not talked to them since this game yet so we'll see.”
Familiar Issues and Squad Reaction
The manager expressed regret over familiar failings from his Liverpool side in their Champions League defeat, namely wasted chances and defensive lapses.
Meanwhile, player Curtis Jones was more forthright in his evaluation of the club’s predicament.
“I haven't got the solutions. Truthfully, I don’t. I'm telling that to all,” the midfielder stated.
“It is unacceptable. I don't have to wait to think about it. I’m past being angry internally. I've reached the stage currently where I just don’t have the words.”
He added, “It's difficult because I play for the side I follow. I'm a supporter, and I've watched this club since I was young.”
“In recent memory, I've not seen a Liverpool team going through a period of this nature with results this poor.”
Jones concluded, “But we still have the emblem on our shirts. And as long as it is removed, we’re always going to compete.”
“We’re going to try to get this team return to its rightful place, prove once more the values of this club and the reason it's called the greatest side in the planet.”
“However currently, we’re in the shit and it needs to change.”
