Slot Maintains He Feels Safe and Has Liverpool's Backing Following PSV Eindhoven Loss
Arne Slot conceded that it was expected for concerns to be raised about his future after another heavy defeat versus the Dutch champions.
The Reds endured their 9th defeat in 12 matches, marking the club's poorest run since being relegated in the 1953-54 season.
They were taken apart by the Dutch league title holders on a punishing evening at their home ground.
“I am feeling safe, I'm fine, I have got significant backing from management,” Slot stated.
“It would be great to reverse this trend and earn three points of course but when you're in a managerial role and struggling then it's typical that people question you.”
He noted, “I'm comfortable with my role. This isn't the initial instance I’ve been in a challenging situation but it's crucial that we turned it around.”
Discussions with Club Management
When asked to elaborate on his discussions with the team officials, Slot said:
“There's regular dialogue. They assist for the squad and to me and those talks happen but they don’t call me all the time each day to say they back me.”
He mentioned, “Through standard exchanges I perceive the confidence. But I've not talked to them since this match so far so we'll see.”
Recurring Problems and Player Reaction
The manager lamented recurring shortcomings from his Liverpool side in their European defeat, namely poor finishing and leaking goals.
Meanwhile, midfielder Jones was blunter in his evaluation of the team's situation.
“I don’t have the answers. Frankly, I don’t. I'm telling that to all,” Jones stated.
“It is not good enough. I don’t even have to wait to think about it. I’m past getting mad internally. I've reached the stage now where I simply lack the words.”
He continued, “It’s hard because I’m playing for the team I support. I'm a supporter, and I’ve seen this club all my life.”
“In recent memory, I haven’t experienced a Liverpool team going through a phase of this nature with outcomes this poor.”
He finished, “However we still have the emblem on our shirts. And as long as it is gone, we will always fight.”
“We will attempt to help the side back to the top, show everyone once more what this club is about and why it's known as the top club in the world.”
“However currently, we’re in the shit and it needs to change.”
