Slot Insists He Is Secure and Has The Club's Support After PSV Humiliation
Arne Slot acknowledged that it's understandable for doubts to be asked about his position following a further heavy defeat against the Dutch champions.
Liverpool suffered their ninth defeat in 12 games, marking the club's poorest run since being relegated in the 1953-54 season.
They were outplayed by the Eredivisie champions on a difficult evening at their home ground.
“I am feeling safe, I am OK, I have got plenty of support from the top,” the coach stated.
“It would be great to change things and earn three points obviously but if you are in a managerial role and not doing well then it's typical that people question you.”
He continued, “I am OK with my role. It is not the initial instance I’ve been in a difficult position but it is about time that we changed our fortunes.”
Conversations with Liverpool Hierarchy
Upon being questioned to expand on his discussions with the team officials, Slot explained:
“There's regular dialogue. They are supportive for the squad and for me and those talks happen but they aren't calling me all the time each day to say they back me.”
He further stated, “During our regular exchanges I sense the trust. But I haven’t spoken to them since this game so far so we'll see.”
Persistent Problems and Player Reaction
The manager lamented recurring weaknesses from his team in their European loss, namely poor finishing and leaking goals.
Meanwhile, midfielder Jones was more forthright in his view of the team's situation.
“I haven't got the solutions. Honestly, I don’t. I’m saying that to all,” the midfielder remarked.
“It's simply unacceptable. I don’t even have to wait to consider it. I’m past getting mad inside. I’m at the point currently where I simply lack the words.”
He added, “It’s hard because I’m playing for the club I love. I support them, and I’ve seen this club all my life.”
“In recent memory, I've not seen a Liverpool team going through a period such as this with outcomes so bad.”
Jones finished, “However we continue to wear the emblem on our shirts. And until that badge is removed, we will always compete.”
“Our aim is to help the side back to where it needs to be, show everyone again what Liverpool stands for and why it's known as the greatest side in the planet.”
“However currently, we're in trouble and we have to turn it around.”
