Arne Slot Maintains He Is Secure and Has Liverpool's Backing Following PSV Humiliation
Arne Slot admitted that it's natural for concerns to be asked about his position following another heavy defeat against PSV Eindhoven.
The Reds suffered their 9th defeat in twelve matches, representing the team's poorest run after being relegated in the 1953-54 season.
They were dominated by the Eredivisie title holders on a punishing evening at Anfield.
“I'm confident, things are alright, I've received a lot of backing from management,” Slot stated.
“It would be great to reverse this trend and earn three points obviously but if you are in a managerial role and struggling then it's typical that people question you.”
He continued, “I am OK with my role. It is not the first time I’ve been in a tough spot but it's necessary that we changed our fortunes.”
Discussions with Liverpool Hierarchy
When asked to expand on his conversations with the team officials, Slot revealed:
“There's regular dialogue. They are supportive for the squad and for me and those talks happen but they aren't calling me all the time of the day to say they back me.”
He added, “Through standard discussions I sense the confidence. But I haven’t spoken to them since this game so far so we'll see.”
Familiar Problems and Squad Response
The manager lamented known weaknesses from his squad in their European loss, specifically poor finishing and leaking goals.
Meanwhile, midfielder Curtis Jones was more forthright in his evaluation of the club’s predicament.
“I don’t have the solutions. Honestly, I don’t. I’m saying that to all,” the midfielder said.
“It is unacceptable. I don’t even have to wait to think about it. I'm beyond feeling anger inside. I've reached the stage currently where I simply lack the words.”
He added, “It's difficult because I play for the team I support. I'm a supporter, and I’ve seen this club for years.”
“In recent memory, I haven’t experienced a Liverpool team experiencing a phase such as this with performances like these.”
He concluded, “But we still have that badge on our shirts. And as long as that badge is taken away, we’re always going to battle.”
“We’re going to try to bring this squad back to where it needs to be, show everyone once more the values of this club and the reason it's called the best team in the planet.”
“At this moment, we’re in the shit and it must improve.”
