Arne Slot Maintains He Is Safe and Retains The Club's Backing Following PSV Eindhoven Loss
The Liverpool head coach acknowledged that it's natural for questions to be asked about his future after a further heavy defeat versus PSV Eindhoven.
Liverpool endured their ninth defeat in 12 matches, representing the club's poorest streak since being demoted in 1953-54.
They were dominated by the Eredivisie title holders on a difficult evening at Anfield.
“I am feeling safe, I'm fine, I've received a lot of support from management,” the coach commented.
“It would be nice to reverse this trend and get a victory of course but if you are working as a coach and not doing well then it's typical that questions are asked.”
He added, “I am OK with my situation. It is not the first time I've found myself in a difficult position but it's crucial that we turned it around.”
Discussions with Liverpool Hierarchy
Upon being questioned to elaborate on his discussions 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 don't phone me all the time of the day to say they have faith in me.”
He added, “During our regular discussions I sense the trust. But I haven’t spoken to them since this defeat so far so it remains to be seen.”
Familiar Problems and Squad Reaction
Slot lamented known weaknesses from his team in their European loss, namely poor finishing and defensive lapses.
Meanwhile, player Jones was more direct in his evaluation of the team's situation.
“I don’t have the answers. Honestly, I don’t. I’m saying that to everybody,” the midfielder said.
“It's simply unacceptable. I don't need to wait to consider it. I’m past getting mad inside. I’m at the point currently where I simply lack the words.”
He added, “It’s hard because I play for the club I love. I support them, and I’ve seen this club for years.”
“In a long, long time, I haven’t experienced a Liverpool team experiencing a spell like this with outcomes like these.”
Jones finished, “But we still have the emblem on our chest. And as long as it is taken away, we will always fight.”
“Our aim is to get this team return to the top, show everyone once more what this club is about and why people call it the greatest side in the planet.”
“However currently, we're in trouble and it needs to change.”
