Arne Slot Insists He Is Secure and Retains Liverpool's Support After PSV Eindhoven Loss
Arne Slot conceded that it was expected for doubts to be raised about his position after another convincing defeat versus PSV Eindhoven.
Liverpool endured their 9th loss in twelve matches, marking the club's poorest streak after being relegated in 1953-54.
They were dominated by the Eredivisie champions on a tough night at their home ground.
“I'm confident, I am OK, I've received a lot of backing from management,” the coach commented.
“It would be nice to change things and earn three points of course but if you are in a managerial role and underperforming then it is normal that people question you.”
He added, “I am OK with my role. This isn't the first time I’ve been in a difficult position but it's necessary that we changed our fortunes.”
Conversations with Club Management
Upon being questioned to expand on his conversations with the club's leadership, Slot said:
“We talk a lot. They are supportive for the squad and for me and we discuss these matters but they aren't calling me all the time each day to say they back me.”
He added, “Through standard conversations we have I sense the confidence. But I haven’t spoken to them after this defeat yet so we'll see.”
Familiar Problems and Squad Reaction
The manager expressed regret over recurring failings from his squad in their Champions League loss, specifically wasted chances and defensive lapses.
Meanwhile, midfielder Curtis Jones was more forthright in his assessment of the club’s predicament.
“I don’t have the solutions. Honestly, I don’t. I’m saying that to all,” Jones stated.
“It's simply not good enough. I don't need to wait to consider it. I'm beyond getting mad inside. I've reached the stage now where I just don’t have the phrases.”
He added, “It's tough because I play for the club I love. I support them, and I’ve seen this club since I was young.”
“In a long, long time, I haven’t experienced a Reds side enduring a phase like this with results so bad.”
Jones finished, “But we continue to wear that badge on our chest. And as long as that badge is taken away, we will always battle.”
“We will attempt to get this team back to the top, show everyone once more what Liverpool stands for and why people call it the top club in the world.”
“But right now, things are bad and it needs to change.”
