Slot Asserts He Feels Safe and Has The Club's Backing After PSV Humiliation
Arne Slot conceded that it's natural for questions to be asked about his future following a further heavy loss against the Dutch champions.
The Reds suffered their ninth loss in twelve matches, representing the club's poorest streak since being demoted in the 1953-54 season.
They were taken apart by the Dutch league champions on a punishing evening at Anfield.
“I'm confident, things are alright, I have got significant support from management,” Slot commented.
“It's important to turn it around and earn three points of course but if you are coaching a team and underperforming then it's expected that people question you.”
He added, “I'm comfortable with my position. This isn't the initial instance I've found myself in a difficult position but it's crucial that we turned it around.”
Talks with Club Management
When asked to expand on his dialogues with the Liverpool hierarchy, the head coach revealed:
“We communicate frequently. They are helpful to the team and for me and we discuss these matters but they don’t call me every single minute each day to say they trust me.”
He mentioned, “Through standard discussions I perceive the belief. However I haven’t spoken to them since this match yet so let’s see.”
Familiar Problems and Squad Reaction
Slot expressed regret over familiar failings from his squad in their European defeat, namely wasted chances and conceding too easily.
Meanwhile, player Curtis Jones was more forthright in his assessment of the current crisis.
“I don’t have the answers. Truthfully, I don’t. I'm telling that to everyone,” the midfielder said.
“It is unacceptable. I don't need to wait to consider it. I'm beyond feeling anger inside. I've reached the stage currently where I just don’t have the words.”
He went on, “It's tough because I play for the side I follow. I support them, and I've watched this club for years.”
“In a long, long time, I've not seen a Liverpool team going through a period such as this with outcomes so bad.”
He stated, “However we still have the emblem on our chest. And until that badge is removed, we will always compete.”
“We will attempt to help the side return to its rightful place, demonstrate to all once more what Liverpool stands for and why it's known as the greatest side in the planet.”
“But right now, we're in trouble and it needs to change.”
