Slot Insists He Is Safe and Retains Liverpool's Backing After PSV Eindhoven Defeat
Arne Slot admitted that it was expected for questions to be asked about his future after another heavy loss against PSV Eindhoven.
The Reds suffered their ninth defeat in 12 games, marking the team's poorest run since being demoted in the 1953-54 season.
They were taken apart by the Dutch league champions on a difficult night at Anfield.
“I feel secure, I am OK, I have got plenty of support from the top,” the coach remarked.
“It would be nice to turn it around and secure a win naturally but when you're working as a coach and underperforming then it's typical that doubts arise.”
He added, “I'm comfortable with my role. It is not the initial instance I've found myself in a difficult position but it's necessary that we improved our results.”
Conversations with Club Management
Upon being questioned to elaborate on his discussions with the Liverpool hierarchy, Slot explained:
“There's regular dialogue. They are helpful for the squad and for me and those talks happen but they aren't calling me constantly each day to say they have faith in me.”
He further stated, “In the normal conversations we have I sense the trust. However I haven’t spoken to them since this defeat yet so we'll see.”
Persistent Problems and Player Response
Slot expressed regret over recurring shortcomings from his squad in their Champions League loss, specifically missed opportunities and defensive lapses.
Meanwhile, midfielder Curtis Jones was more forthright in his assessment of the club’s predicament.
“I haven't got the solutions. Honestly, I don’t. I'm telling that to all,” Jones stated.
“It's simply not good enough. I don't have to wait to consider it. I'm beyond being angry inside. I've reached the stage now where I simply lack the phrases.”
He went on, “It’s hard because I’m playing for the team I support. I'm a supporter, and I've watched this club since I was young.”
“In recent memory, I've not seen a Liverpool team enduring a spell like this with outcomes this poor.”
He concluded, “But we still have that badge on our chest. And until it is removed, we’re always going to battle.”
“We’re going to try to get this team back to its rightful place, prove again what Liverpool stands for and the reason it's called the top club in the world.”
“But right now, we’re in the shit and it needs to change.”