Arne Slot Maintains He Is Safe and Retains The Club's Backing After PSV Eindhoven Humiliation
The Liverpool head coach conceded that it was expected for questions to be raised about his future after another convincing defeat versus PSV Eindhoven.
Liverpool endured their 9th loss in 12 games, representing the club's poorest run since being demoted in 1953-54.
They were taken apart by the Eredivisie title holders on a difficult evening at Anfield.
“I feel secure, things are alright, I've received significant backing from the top,” Slot remarked.
“It would be great to reverse this trend and earn three points naturally but when you're working as a coach and struggling then it's expected that doubts arise.”
He noted, “I'm comfortable with my situation. It is not the first time I've found myself in a difficult position but it is about time that we improved our results.”
Conversations with The Board
When asked to elaborate on his dialogues with the team officials, the head coach revealed:
“We talk a lot. They are helpful to the team and for me and those talks happen but they aren't calling me all the time of the day to say they back me.”
He added, “Through standard exchanges I sense the belief. However I haven’t spoken to them since this match yet so let’s see.”
Persistent Problems and Player Response
The manager lamented familiar weaknesses from his Liverpool side in their European defeat, namely missed opportunities and conceding too easily.
Meanwhile, player Curtis Jones was more direct in his assessment of the club’s predicament.
“I don’t have the solutions. Honestly, I don’t. I'm telling that to everyone,” the midfielder said.
“It's simply unacceptable. I don’t even have to wait to consider it. I’m past feeling anger inside. I've reached the stage now where I just don’t have the vocabulary.”
He went on, “It's tough because I play for the team I support. I'm a supporter, and I’ve seen Liverpool since I was young.”
“In a long, long time, I've not seen a Reds side enduring a period of this nature with outcomes so bad.”
He concluded, “But we continue to wear the emblem on our chest. And as long as it is removed, we’re always going to compete.”
“We’re going to try to get this team back to the top, prove once more what Liverpool stands for and why people call it the top club in the world.”
“But right now, we're in trouble and it needs to change.”
