Slot Maintains He Feels Safe and Retains Liverpool's Support Following PSV Humiliation
The Liverpool head coach admitted that it's expected for concerns to be asked about his future following a further convincing loss versus the Dutch champions.
Liverpool endured their 9th loss in 12 games, marking the club's poorest streak since being relegated in 1953-54.
They were taken apart by the Dutch league title holders on a punishing evening at Anfield.
“I'm confident, I'm fine, I have got plenty of backing from management,” the coach commented.
“It's important to change things and get a victory of course but if you are in a managerial role and underperforming then it's expected that questions are asked.”
He continued, “I accept my role. It is not the first time I've found myself in a challenging situation but it's crucial that we changed our fortunes.”
Talks with Club Management
When asked to elaborate on his conversations with the club's leadership, Slot revealed:
“We talk a lot. They are supportive to the team and to me and we have those conversations but they don’t call me all the time of the day to say they have faith in me.”
He added, “In the normal exchanges I sense the confidence. However I've not talked to them since this game yet so let’s see.”
Recurring Problems and Player Reaction
The manager highlighted familiar shortcomings from his squad in their European defeat, specifically missed opportunities and leaking goals.
Meanwhile, player Curtis Jones was blunter in his assessment of the club’s predicament.
“I don’t have the solutions. Truthfully, I don’t. I’m saying that to everybody,” the midfielder remarked.
“It’s just not good enough. I don’t even have to wait to consider it. I'm beyond being angry internally. I've reached the stage currently where I simply lack the phrases.”
He went on, “It’s hard because I’m playing for the side I follow. I’m a fan, and I’ve seen this club since I was young.”
“In recent memory, I haven’t experienced a Reds side going through a phase of this nature with results so bad.”
He stated, “But we continue to wear the crest on our shirts. And as long as that badge is taken away, we will always fight.”
“We’re going to try to bring this squad return to its rightful place, demonstrate to all again what Liverpool stands for and why it's known as the greatest side in the world.”
“However currently, things are bad and we have to turn it around.”
