Arne Slot Maintains He Is Secure and Retains The Club's Backing After PSV Loss
The Liverpool head coach acknowledged that it's expected for concerns to be raised about his position after a further heavy loss versus the Dutch champions.
The Reds endured their ninth loss in twelve matches, representing the club's poorest run after being relegated in the 1953-54 season.
They were taken apart by the Eredivisie champions on a difficult evening at their home ground.
“I am feeling safe, I am OK, I've received plenty of backing from management,” the coach stated.
“It's important to turn it around and get a victory obviously but if you are working as a coach and struggling then it's expected that people question you.”
He added, “I am OK with my situation. This isn't the initial instance I've found myself in a difficult position but it is about time that we improved our results.”
Talks with Club Management
Upon being questioned to elaborate on his dialogues with the Liverpool hierarchy, Slot revealed:
“We talk a lot. They are helpful for the squad and for me and we discuss these matters but they don’t call me every single minute of the day to say they have faith in me.”
He added, “In the normal discussions I feel the trust. However I haven’t spoken to them since this match so far so it remains to be seen.”
Recurring Issues and Player Response
Slot expressed regret over familiar shortcomings from his Liverpool side in their European loss, specifically poor finishing and defensive lapses.
Meanwhile, player Curtis Jones was blunter in his assessment of the club’s predicament.
“I don’t have the answers. Frankly, I do not. I'm telling that to everybody,” Jones stated.
“It is not good enough. I don't have to wait to reflect. I'm beyond being angry inside. I've reached the stage currently where I simply lack the phrases.”
He went on, “It’s hard because I play for the club I love. I support them, and I've watched Liverpool all my life.”
“In recent memory, I've not seen a Reds side experiencing a period like this with outcomes so bad.”
He stated, “But we continue to wear the crest on our shirts. And until it is gone, we will always compete.”
“We will attempt to get this team back to its rightful place, demonstrate to all once more the values of this club and why people call it the top club in the world.”
“However currently, we're in trouble and we have to turn it around.”
