Arne Slot Maintains He Feels Secure and Has The Club's Support After PSV Loss
Arne Slot acknowledged that it was understandable for doubts to be raised about his position following another convincing defeat against the Dutch champions.
The Reds endured their ninth defeat in twelve games, marking the club's worst streak since being relegated in the 1953-54 season.
They were taken apart by the Dutch league title holders on a difficult night at their home ground.
“I feel secure, I am OK, I have got significant backing from management,” Slot stated.
“It's important to turn it around and earn three points obviously but when you're coaching a team and underperforming then it is normal that people question you.”
He noted, “I am OK with my position. This isn't the first time I’ve been in a tough spot but it is about time that we changed our fortunes.”
Talks with Club Management
When asked to expand on his dialogues with the Liverpool hierarchy, Slot explained:
“We communicate frequently. They assist to the team and for me and we have those conversations but they don't phone me every single minute of the day to say they have faith in me.”
He further stated, “Through standard exchanges I sense the confidence. But I haven’t spoken to them after this game so far so let’s see.”
Recurring Issues and Squad Response
The manager lamented recurring weaknesses from his Liverpool side in their Champions League loss, namely missed opportunities and leaking goals.
Meanwhile, player Jones was more forthright in his view of the current crisis.
“I haven't got the answers. Truthfully, I do not. I'm telling that to everyone,” the midfielder said.
“It's simply not good enough. I don’t even need to wait to consider it. I’m past getting mad internally. I've reached the stage currently where I just don’t have the phrases.”
He added, “It's difficult because I play for the team I support. I support them, and I’ve seen Liverpool for years.”
“In recent memory, I've not seen a Liverpool team experiencing a period such as this with results so bad.”
Jones concluded, “However we continue to wear the emblem on our chest. And as long as it is removed, we’re always going to compete.”
“We will attempt to help the side return to where it needs to be, prove again what Liverpool stands for and why it's known as the top club in the world.”
“But right now, things are bad and it needs to change.”