Arne Slot Insists He Feels Secure and Retains Liverpool's Backing After PSV Humiliation
Arne Slot conceded that it's understandable for questions to be raised about his position following another heavy loss versus the Dutch champions.
Liverpool endured their ninth loss in twelve games, representing the club's poorest run after being relegated in 1953-54.
They were taken apart by the Dutch league champions on a tough night at Anfield.
“I'm confident, I am OK, I have got plenty of support from management,” the coach remarked.
“It would be nice to turn it around and secure a win naturally but if you are working as a coach and not doing well then it's expected that questions are asked.”
He added, “I'm comfortable with my situation. It is not the first time I’ve been in a challenging situation but it's crucial that we turned it around.”
Conversations with Club Management
When asked to provide details on his dialogues with the club's leadership, the head coach said:
“We communicate frequently. They are supportive to the team and to me and we have those conversations but they don’t call me constantly each day to say they have faith in me.”
He further stated, “In the normal discussions I sense the confidence. But I haven’t spoken to them after this defeat so far so let’s see.”
Persistent Failings and Player Response
Slot expressed regret over familiar failings from his Liverpool side in their Champions League loss, namely poor finishing and leaking goals.
Meanwhile, player Curtis Jones was more direct in his evaluation of the team's situation.
“I haven't got the answers. Honestly, I do not. I'm telling that to everybody,” the midfielder remarked.
“It's simply not good enough. I don’t even need to wait to consider it. I’m past getting mad inside. I've reached the stage now where I simply lack the phrases.”
He went on, “It's tough because I’m playing for the club I love. I’m a fan, and I’ve seen this club since I was young.”
“In recent memory, I haven’t experienced a Liverpool team experiencing a phase of this nature with performances so bad.”
Jones concluded, “However we still have the crest on our shirts. And as long as it is gone, we'll continue to compete.”
“We’re going to try to help the side back to the top, prove again what Liverpool stands for and the reason it's called the top club in the world.”
“But right now, things are bad and it needs to change.”
