Arne Slot Maintains He Is Safe and Retains The Club's Backing After PSV Eindhoven Humiliation
Arne Slot admitted that it was expected for doubts to be asked about his future following another heavy defeat versus the Dutch champions.
Liverpool endured their ninth loss in twelve matches, marking the team's worst streak since being relegated in the 1953-54 season.
They were outplayed by the Eredivisie title holders on a punishing evening at Anfield.
“I feel secure, I am OK, I've received a lot of backing from above,” the coach commented.
“It would be nice to reverse this trend and earn three points obviously but if you are working as a coach and struggling then it is normal that questions are asked.”
He added, “I'm comfortable with my situation. It is not the initial instance I’ve been in a difficult position but it's crucial that we improved our results.”
Discussions with Liverpool Hierarchy
When asked to provide details on his conversations with the team officials, the head coach explained:
“There's regular dialogue. They assist for the squad and for me and we have those conversations but they don’t call me all the time of the day to say they trust me.”
He mentioned, “Through standard exchanges I sense the trust. However I've not talked to them after this defeat yet so it remains to be seen.”
Recurring Failings and Player Response
Slot lamented familiar weaknesses from his squad in their European defeat, namely poor finishing and defensive lapses.
Meanwhile, midfielder Curtis Jones was blunter in his view of the team's situation.
“I haven't got the solutions. Honestly, I don’t. I’m saying that to everyone,” the midfielder remarked.
“It is not good enough. I don’t even need to wait to reflect. I'm beyond being angry inside. I've reached the stage currently where I just don’t have the vocabulary.”
He added, “It's difficult because I’m playing for the side I follow. I support them, and I've watched this club since I was young.”
“In a long, long time, I haven’t experienced a Liverpool team experiencing a phase like this with results like these.”
Jones stated, “But we still have the emblem on our shirts. And until that badge is taken away, we'll continue to compete.”
“We’re going to try to help the side back to the top, demonstrate to all again the values of this club and why people call it the best team in the world.”
“At this moment, things are bad and it needs to change.”
