Arne Slot Maintains He Feels Secure and Retains The Club's Support Following PSV Humiliation
Arne Slot acknowledged that it was expected for concerns to be asked about his future after another convincing loss versus the Dutch champions.
The Reds suffered their 9th defeat in 12 matches, representing the team's worst streak after being relegated in 1953-54.
They were dominated by the Dutch league champions on a punishing night at Anfield.
“I'm confident, things are alright, I've received plenty of backing from the top,” the coach remarked.
“It would be nice to turn it around and secure a win of course but if you are coaching a team and not doing well then it is normal that questions are asked.”
He continued, “I accept my role. This isn't the first time I've found myself in a difficult position but it is about time that we turned it around.”
Talks with Club Management
Upon being questioned to elaborate on his conversations with the team officials, the head coach explained:
“We communicate frequently. They are supportive for the squad and for me and those talks happen but they don’t call me constantly each day to say they back me.”
He added, “In the normal exchanges I perceive the trust. But I haven’t spoken to them since this match so far so let’s see.”
Familiar Issues and Player Reaction
Slot highlighted familiar weaknesses from his Liverpool side in their Champions League defeat, specifically poor finishing and defensive lapses.
Meanwhile, midfielder Curtis Jones was more forthright in his assessment of the club’s predicament.
“I don’t have the answers. Honestly, I don’t. I’m saying that to everybody,” Jones stated.
“It’s just not good enough. I don’t even have to wait to think about it. I'm beyond being angry internally. I’m at the point now where I simply lack the phrases.”
He added, “It's tough because I play for the team I support. I'm a supporter, and I’ve seen this club all my life.”
“In a long, long time, I haven’t experienced a Reds side experiencing a spell of this nature with outcomes like these.”
Jones concluded, “But we still have that badge on our shirts. And as long as it is gone, we will always fight.”
“We will attempt to help the side back to its rightful place, prove once more what Liverpool stands for and why people call it the top club in the world.”
“But right now, things are bad and we have to turn it around.”
