Slot Asserts He Is Safe and Has The Club's Backing Following PSV Defeat
Arne Slot acknowledged that it was natural for doubts to be raised about his future following a further convincing loss against PSV Eindhoven.
The Reds suffered their ninth defeat in 12 games, marking the team's worst run since being demoted in the 1953-54 season.
They were outplayed by the Dutch league title holders on a difficult night at Anfield.
“I feel secure, I am OK, I have got plenty of support from above,” the coach stated.
“It would be great to change things and get a victory obviously but if you are coaching a team and underperforming then it is normal that questions are asked.”
He added, “I'm comfortable with my position. This isn't the first time I’ve been in a difficult position but it's necessary that we turned it around.”
Discussions with The Board
When asked to expand on his dialogues with the club's leadership, the head coach said:
“There's regular dialogue. They assist for the squad and to me and we have those conversations but they aren't calling me all the time of the day to say they trust me.”
He further stated, “In the normal discussions I perceive the belief. But I've not talked to them after this match yet so let’s see.”
Persistent Issues and Player Reaction
Slot highlighted familiar weaknesses from his Liverpool side in their Champions League loss, specifically wasted chances and leaking goals.
Meanwhile, midfielder Curtis Jones was blunter in his view of the club’s predicament.
“I don’t have the answers. Frankly, I don’t. I’m saying that to everybody,” the midfielder stated.
“It is unacceptable. I don't need to wait to think about it. I’m past feeling anger inside. I’m at the point now where I simply lack the phrases.”
He added, “It's tough because I play for the team I support. I support them, and I’ve seen Liverpool all my life.”
“For many years, I've not seen a Reds side going through a phase of this nature with performances this poor.”
He finished, “But we continue to wear the emblem on our chest. And as long as it is taken away, we'll continue to compete.”
“We’re going to try to help the side return to where it needs to be, prove once more the values of this club and why people call it the top club in the planet.”
“However currently, we're in trouble and it needs to change.”
