Arne Slot Maintains He Feels Safe and Has Liverpool's Backing After PSV Humiliation
The Liverpool head coach conceded that it was expected for concerns to be asked about his position following a further convincing defeat versus PSV Eindhoven.
Liverpool suffered their ninth loss in twelve games, marking the club's poorest streak since being demoted in 1953-54.
They were outplayed by the Dutch league title holders on a punishing night at their home ground.
“I feel secure, I am OK, I have got plenty of support from the top,” the coach stated.
“It would be great to reverse this trend and get a victory of course but when you're working as a coach and underperforming then it's typical that people question you.”
He continued, “I accept my situation. It is not the initial instance I've found myself in a challenging situation but it's crucial that we changed our fortunes.”
Talks with Club Management
Upon being questioned to provide details on his dialogues with the Liverpool hierarchy, the head coach explained:
“We communicate frequently. They are supportive for the squad and for 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 mentioned, “Through standard exchanges I perceive the confidence. But I've not talked to them since this defeat so far so it remains to be seen.”
Familiar Problems and Player Reaction
The manager expressed regret over familiar failings from his team in their Champions League defeat, namely poor finishing and conceding too easily.
Meanwhile, player Jones was more forthright 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 stated.
“It is unacceptable. I don’t even need to wait to consider it. I’m past getting mad inside. I’m at the point now where I simply lack the vocabulary.”
He added, “It's difficult because I’m playing for the team I support. I'm a supporter, and I’ve seen Liverpool for years.”
“In a long, long time, I haven’t experienced a Liverpool team going through a phase like this with performances so bad.”
He concluded, “But we continue to wear the emblem on our shirts. And as long as it is gone, we’re always going to fight.”
“We will attempt to help the side back to the top, show everyone once more the values of this club and why it's known as the top club in the world.”
“However currently, we're in trouble and it must improve.”
