Arne Slot Asserts He Feels Safe and Has Liverpool's Support After PSV Humiliation
The Liverpool head coach conceded that it was natural for concerns to be asked about his position following a further heavy loss versus the Dutch champions.
The Reds suffered their ninth defeat in twelve matches, representing the club's worst run after being relegated in 1953-54.
They were taken apart by the Dutch league champions on a difficult evening at Anfield.
“I feel secure, I'm fine, I have got a lot of backing from the top,” the coach commented.
“It would be nice to reverse this trend and earn three points obviously but when you're working as a coach and not doing well then it is normal that doubts arise.”
He noted, “I accept my situation. This isn't the first time I've found myself in a tough spot but it is about time that we turned it around.”
Conversations with Club Management
When asked to expand on his dialogues with the club's leadership, Slot said:
“There's regular dialogue. They assist for the squad and for me and we discuss these matters but they aren't calling me constantly of the day to say they have faith in me.”
He mentioned, “In the normal discussions I feel the belief. However I've not talked to them after this match so far so we'll see.”
Recurring Failings and Player Response
The manager expressed regret over familiar shortcomings from his squad in their Champions League defeat, specifically poor finishing and conceding too easily.
Meanwhile, midfielder Jones was more direct in his view of the club’s predicament.
“I don’t have the solutions. Honestly, I do not. I'm telling that to everyone,” the midfielder remarked.
“It’s just unacceptable. I don’t even have to wait to consider it. I'm beyond getting mad inside. I’m at the point currently where I just don’t have the vocabulary.”
He added, “It's tough because I play for the side I follow. I support them, and I've watched this club for years.”
“For many years, I've not seen a Reds side enduring a phase such as this with performances so bad.”
Jones concluded, “But we continue to wear that badge on our chest. And as long as it is taken away, we will always fight.”
“We will attempt to help the side return to its rightful place, demonstrate to all once more the values of this club and the reason it's called the greatest side in the world.”
“But right now, we're in trouble and we have to turn it around.”