Arne Slot Insists He Is Safe and Has The Club's Backing Following PSV Humiliation
Arne Slot conceded that it was natural for questions to be asked about his future after a further convincing loss against the Dutch champions.
Liverpool endured their 9th loss in twelve matches, representing the club's worst run since being relegated in 1953-54.
They were taken apart by the Eredivisie champions on a difficult evening at Anfield.
“I feel secure, things are alright, I have got significant support from above,” Slot remarked.
“It's important to turn it around and secure a win of course but when you're in a managerial role and struggling then it's expected that people question you.”
He continued, “I'm comfortable with my situation. It is not the first time I've found myself in a challenging situation but it is about time that we changed our fortunes.”
Conversations with Liverpool Hierarchy
When asked to expand on his conversations with the club's leadership, the head coach said:
“We talk a lot. They are helpful to the team and to me and we discuss these matters but they don’t call me all the time each day to say they have faith in me.”
He further stated, “Through standard discussions I perceive the belief. But I haven’t spoken to them since this match yet so we'll see.”
Familiar Failings and Player Reaction
The manager highlighted known weaknesses from his Liverpool side in their Champions League loss, namely poor finishing and leaking goals.
Meanwhile, midfielder Curtis Jones was more direct in his assessment of the team's situation.
“I haven't got the solutions. Honestly, I don’t. I'm telling that to everybody,” the midfielder said.
“It's simply not good enough. I don't need to wait to reflect. I’m past being angry inside. I've reached the stage currently where I simply lack the vocabulary.”
He added, “It's difficult because I play for the club I love. I support them, and I’ve seen this club since I was young.”
“For many years, I haven’t experienced a Liverpool team experiencing a spell such as this with performances like these.”
Jones stated, “However we still have the emblem on our chest. And as long as it is gone, we’re always going to fight.”
“Our aim is to get this team back to the top, prove once more what Liverpool stands for and why it's known as the greatest side in the planet.”
“At this moment, things are bad and it needs to change.”
