Arne Slot Maintains He Feels Safe and Has The Club's Support After PSV Eindhoven Loss
Arne Slot acknowledged that it was expected for questions to be asked about his position after another convincing loss against the Dutch champions.
Liverpool endured their ninth loss in 12 games, marking the club's worst run after being demoted in 1953-54.
They were taken apart by the Dutch league champions on a punishing night at Anfield.
“I am feeling safe, I am OK, I've received significant backing from management,” the coach commented.
“It would be nice to turn it around and secure a win of course but when you're in a managerial role and underperforming then it's expected that people question you.”
He noted, “I accept my situation. This isn't the first time I’ve been in a challenging situation but it's necessary that we turned it around.”
Conversations with The Board
Upon being questioned to elaborate on his conversations with the Liverpool hierarchy, Slot said:
“We communicate frequently. They assist to the team and to me and those talks happen but they don’t call me constantly of the day to say they trust me.”
He added, “Through standard exchanges I feel the belief. But I've not talked to them since this defeat so far so we'll see.”
Persistent Failings and Player Response
The manager highlighted recurring failings from his squad in their Champions League defeat, specifically missed opportunities and conceding too easily.
Meanwhile, player Curtis Jones was more forthright in his assessment of the current crisis.
“I haven't got the answers. Truthfully, I do not. I'm telling that to all,” the midfielder stated.
“It is not good enough. I don’t even have to wait to think about it. I’m past being angry internally. I’m at the point now where I simply lack the phrases.”
He went on, “It's tough because I’m playing for the club I love. I support them, and I’ve seen this club since I was young.”
“For many years, I've not seen a Reds side enduring a phase of this nature with outcomes so bad.”
He stated, “But we still have the emblem on our shirts. And as long as it is removed, we'll continue to compete.”
“Our aim is to get this team back to where it needs to be, show everyone again what Liverpool stands for and the reason it's called the top club in the world.”
“However currently, we’re in the shit and it must improve.”
