Slot Asserts He Feels Secure and Retains The Club's Support Following PSV Eindhoven Humiliation
Arne Slot acknowledged that it was expected for questions to be raised about his future after another convincing defeat against the Dutch champions.
The Reds endured their ninth defeat in 12 matches, representing the club's worst streak after being demoted in the 1953-54 season.
They were outplayed by the Eredivisie title holders on a difficult night at Anfield.
“I'm confident, I'm fine, I've received significant support from management,” Slot commented.
“It's important to change things and get a victory obviously but when you're working as a coach and not doing well then it is normal that people question you.”
He noted, “I am OK with my position. This isn't the initial instance I’ve been in a tough spot but it's necessary that we changed our fortunes.”
Talks with The Board
Upon being questioned to expand on his discussions with the club's leadership, the head coach revealed:
“We communicate frequently. They are supportive to the team 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 mentioned, “Through standard conversations we have I feel the belief. But I've not talked to them since this game yet so we'll see.”
Recurring Issues and Squad Reaction
The manager lamented known weaknesses from his squad in their European defeat, namely missed opportunities and leaking goals.
Meanwhile, midfielder Curtis Jones was blunter in his view of the club’s predicament.
“I don’t have the answers. Truthfully, I do not. I’m saying that to everybody,” Jones stated.
“It is not good enough. I don't need to wait to reflect. I’m past getting mad internally. I've reached the stage currently where I just don’t have the phrases.”
He went on, “It's difficult because I play for the side I follow. I'm a supporter, and I’ve seen Liverpool for years.”
“In recent memory, I haven’t experienced a Liverpool team enduring a spell such as this with outcomes so bad.”
Jones concluded, “However we still have that badge on our shirts. And as long as it is gone, we’re always going to compete.”
“We’re going to try to bring this squad return to where it needs to be, prove once more what Liverpool stands for and the reason it's called the greatest side in the world.”
“At this moment, we're in trouble and it needs to change.”
