Slot Asserts He Feels Safe and Has The Club's Backing Following PSV Eindhoven Humiliation
The Liverpool head coach acknowledged that it's understandable for doubts to be asked about his future following a further convincing defeat against PSV Eindhoven.
The Reds endured their ninth loss in 12 games, representing the club's poorest run after being relegated in the 1953-54 season.
They were dominated by the Dutch league champions on a difficult evening at Anfield.
“I am feeling safe, I am OK, I've received plenty of backing from the top,” the coach commented.
“It's important to reverse this trend and secure a win of course but if you are in a managerial role and not doing well then it is normal that questions are asked.”
He added, “I accept my position. It is not the initial instance I’ve been in a difficult position but it's necessary that we turned it around.”
Talks with Liverpool Hierarchy
Upon being questioned to elaborate on his discussions with the Liverpool hierarchy, Slot explained:
“We talk a lot. They are supportive for the squad and for me and we discuss these matters but they aren't calling me constantly of the day to say they trust me.”
He added, “In the normal discussions I sense the trust. But I haven’t spoken to them after this defeat yet so it remains to be seen.”
Familiar Issues and Player Reaction
The manager lamented known weaknesses from his team in their Champions League defeat, namely poor finishing and conceding too easily.
Meanwhile, midfielder Curtis Jones was more direct in his evaluation of the team's situation.
“I haven't got the solutions. Truthfully, I don’t. I'm telling that to all,” the midfielder remarked.
“It is not good enough. I don't need to wait to consider it. I'm beyond getting mad inside. I’m at the point currently where I just don’t have the vocabulary.”
He added, “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 enduring a period such as this with outcomes this poor.”
He finished, “However we continue to wear the emblem on our chest. And as long as that badge is removed, we will always battle.”
“Our aim is to bring this squad back to where it needs to be, demonstrate to all again what Liverpool stands for and the reason it's called the greatest side in the planet.”
“At this moment, we're in trouble and it needs to change.”
