Slot Insists He Is Safe and Has Liverpool's Support Following PSV Eindhoven Humiliation
Arne Slot acknowledged that it's natural for concerns to be asked about his future after a further heavy loss versus PSV Eindhoven.
The Reds suffered their ninth loss in 12 matches, representing the club's poorest streak after being demoted in the 1953-54 season.
They were taken apart by the Dutch league champions on a difficult evening at Anfield.
“I'm confident, things are alright, I have got significant backing from management,” the coach stated.
“It would be nice to reverse this trend and earn three points of course but if you are in a managerial role and not doing well then it is normal that people question you.”
He continued, “I accept my role. This isn't the first time I’ve been in a difficult position but it is about time that we turned it around.”
Discussions with The Board
Upon being questioned to provide details on his dialogues with the Liverpool hierarchy, Slot revealed:
“We communicate frequently. They are supportive to the team and for me and we discuss these matters but they aren't calling me all the time of the day to say they trust me.”
He further stated, “Through standard discussions I sense the trust. But I've not talked to them after this defeat yet so we'll see.”
Familiar Issues and Player Response
Slot expressed regret over familiar shortcomings from his Liverpool side in their European loss, specifically wasted chances and conceding too easily.
Meanwhile, midfielder Curtis Jones was blunter in his view of the club’s predicament.
“I don’t have the solutions. Truthfully, I don’t. I'm telling that to all,” Jones stated.
“It's simply unacceptable. I don't need to wait to reflect. I’m past getting mad internally. I've reached the stage now where I simply lack the words.”
He went on, “It’s hard because I play for the side I follow. I’m a fan, and I’ve seen Liverpool all my life.”
“For many years, I've not seen a Reds side experiencing a phase of this nature with outcomes this poor.”
Jones concluded, “However we continue to wear the emblem on our shirts. And as long as it is gone, we’re always going to compete.”
“We’re going to try to get this team return to where it needs to be, prove again the values of this club and why people call it the greatest side in the world.”
“At this moment, things are bad and it must improve.”