Arne Slot Maintains He Is Secure and Has The Club's Backing After PSV Eindhoven Defeat
Arne Slot admitted that it's understandable for concerns to be raised about his position after another convincing loss against PSV Eindhoven.
The Reds suffered their ninth loss in 12 games, marking the team's poorest run since being relegated in the 1953-54 season.
They were outplayed by the Dutch league title holders on a difficult evening at Anfield.
“I'm confident, I'm fine, I have got a lot of support from the top,” Slot stated.
“It would be great to reverse this trend and secure a win obviously but when you're coaching a team and struggling then it's expected that doubts arise.”
He continued, “I'm comfortable with my situation. This isn't the first time I've found myself in a tough spot but it is about time that we changed our fortunes.”
Discussions with Liverpool Hierarchy
Upon being questioned to elaborate on his dialogues with the team officials, Slot explained:
“There's regular dialogue. They assist to the team and for me and we have those conversations but they don't phone me constantly each day to say they have faith in me.”
He added, “Through standard exchanges I feel the belief. But I haven’t spoken to them after this defeat yet so it remains to be seen.”
Persistent Issues and Squad Response
The manager highlighted familiar shortcomings from his team in their European defeat, namely wasted chances and conceding too easily.
Meanwhile, midfielder Jones was more direct in his evaluation of the club’s predicament.
“I haven't got the answers. Honestly, I do not. I'm telling that to all,” the midfielder remarked.
“It is not good enough. I don’t even have to wait to think about it. I'm beyond feeling anger internally. I've reached the stage currently where I simply lack the vocabulary.”
He went on, “It’s hard because I’m playing for the team I support. I'm a supporter, and I've watched this club for years.”
“In recent memory, I've not seen a Reds side going through a period like this with results so bad.”
He concluded, “But we still have the emblem on our shirts. And until it is removed, we'll continue to compete.”
“Our aim is to bring this squad back to its rightful place, demonstrate to all once more what this club is about and why it's known as the best team in the world.”
“However currently, we're in trouble and it needs to change.”
