Slot Asserts He Feels Safe and Has The Club's Backing After PSV Defeat

Arne Slot conceded that it was natural for questions to be asked about his future after a further heavy defeat versus the Dutch champions.

The Reds endured their 9th loss in twelve games, representing the team's poorest streak after being demoted in 1953-54.

They were outplayed by the Dutch league champions on a difficult evening at their home ground.

“I am feeling safe, I am OK, I have got plenty of support from management,” Slot stated.

“It's important to change things and earn three points of course but when you're 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 initial instance I've found myself in a challenging situation but it's necessary that we changed our fortunes.”

Conversations with Liverpool Hierarchy

Upon being questioned to provide details on his conversations with the club's leadership, the head coach said:

“We talk a lot. They are supportive for the squad and for me and those talks happen but they don't phone me all the time each day to say they trust me.”

He added, “Through standard conversations we have I feel the trust. However I haven’t spoken to them since this defeat so far so we'll see.”

Familiar Failings and Player Reaction

Slot expressed regret over familiar failings from his Liverpool side in their Champions League loss, namely wasted chances and conceding too easily.

Meanwhile, player Curtis Jones was more direct in his assessment of the club’s predicament.

“I haven't got the answers. Honestly, I do not. I'm telling that to everyone,” Jones said.

“It’s just not good enough. I don’t even have to wait to reflect. I'm beyond being angry inside. I’m at the point now where I simply lack the words.”

He continued, “It's difficult because I’m playing for the club I love. I support them, and I’ve seen this club since I was young.”

“In a long, long time, I've not seen a Reds side going through a phase of this nature with outcomes this poor.”

He finished, “But we continue to wear the crest on our shirts. And as long as that badge is removed, we will always fight.”

“We’re going to try to help the side return to where it needs to be, prove again what this club is about and the reason it's called the top club in the world.”

“But right now, we’re in the shit and it needs to change.”

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