Arne Slot Asserts He Is Secure and Retains Liverpool's Support Following PSV Humiliation
The Liverpool head coach admitted that it's understandable for questions to be raised about his future following another heavy defeat versus PSV Eindhoven.
The Reds endured their 9th loss in 12 games, marking the team's poorest streak since being demoted in 1953-54.
They were outplayed by the Eredivisie title holders on a punishing night at Anfield.
“I'm confident, I am OK, I've received a lot of support from above,” Slot commented.
“It would be nice to reverse this trend and get a victory obviously but when you're working as a coach and not doing well then it is normal that questions are asked.”
He added, “I accept my role. This isn't the initial instance I've found myself in a difficult position but it's crucial that we improved our results.”
Conversations with The Board
When asked to elaborate on his dialogues with the team officials, the head coach said:
“We communicate frequently. They assist for the squad and to me and those talks happen but they don’t call me all the time of the day to say they trust me.”
He added, “In the normal conversations we have I sense the belief. But I haven’t spoken to them since this game yet so it remains to be seen.”
Persistent Problems and Squad Response
The manager expressed regret over familiar failings from his Liverpool side in their European defeat, specifically wasted chances and conceding too easily.
Meanwhile, midfielder Jones was more forthright in his assessment of the current crisis.
“I haven't got the solutions. Frankly, I do not. I'm telling that to everyone,” the midfielder remarked.
“It’s just not good enough. I don’t even need to wait to consider it. I’m past feeling anger inside. I’m at the point now where I just don’t have the words.”
He went on, “It’s hard because I play for the club I love. I’m a fan, and I've watched this club all my life.”
“In a long, long time, I've not seen a Liverpool team experiencing a period such as this with results this poor.”
He concluded, “But we still have the crest on our chest. And as long as it is gone, we’re always going to battle.”
“We’re going to try to bring this squad return to where it needs to be, prove again what this club is about and why people call it the greatest side in the world.”
“However currently, things are bad and it must improve.”
