Arne Slot Asserts He Is Secure and Retains The Club's Backing After PSV Eindhoven Defeat
The Liverpool head coach admitted that it's expected for concerns to be asked about his position following a further heavy loss against PSV Eindhoven.
The Reds endured their 9th loss in twelve matches, representing the club's poorest run since being relegated in the 1953-54 season.
They were taken apart by the Dutch league title holders on a punishing night at Anfield.
“I am feeling safe, I'm fine, I have got significant backing from above,” the coach commented.
“It would be nice to turn it around and get a victory obviously but if you are in a managerial role and underperforming then it's typical that doubts arise.”
He continued, “I am OK with my role. This isn't the initial instance I’ve been in a difficult position but it's necessary that we improved our results.”
Conversations with The Board
When asked to expand on his dialogues with the club's leadership, the head coach explained:
“We communicate frequently. They are helpful to the team and for me and we have those conversations but they don’t call me all the time of the day to say they trust me.”
He mentioned, “Through standard discussions I perceive the belief. However I haven’t spoken to them after this game so far so it remains to be seen.”
Recurring Failings and Squad Reaction
Slot lamented recurring failings from his team in their Champions League loss, specifically wasted chances and conceding too easily.
Meanwhile, player Curtis Jones was more forthright in his view of the current crisis.
“I don’t have the solutions. Frankly, I don’t. I’m saying that to all,” Jones remarked.
“It is unacceptable. I don’t even have to wait to think about it. I'm beyond feeling anger internally. I’m at the point currently where I simply lack the vocabulary.”
He went on, “It’s hard because I’m playing for the club I love. I'm a supporter, and I’ve seen this club all my life.”
“In a long, long time, I've not seen a Reds side going through a spell like this with outcomes like these.”
He concluded, “However we still have that badge on our shirts. And until it is taken away, we'll continue to battle.”
“We will attempt to get this team return to its rightful place, show everyone again what this club is about and why people call it the best team in the planet.”
“At this moment, we’re in the shit and it needs to change.”
