Slot Insists He Feels Safe and Retains The Club's Support After PSV Eindhoven Defeat
The Liverpool head coach acknowledged that it was natural for concerns to be asked about his future after another heavy loss versus PSV Eindhoven.
The Reds suffered their ninth loss in twelve matches, representing the team's poorest run since being demoted in the 1953-54 season.
They were outplayed by the Eredivisie champions on a punishing evening at Anfield.
“I feel secure, things are alright, I've received a lot of support from above,” the coach commented.
“It would be nice to reverse this trend and get a victory naturally but when you're working as a coach and not doing well then it's typical that doubts arise.”
He noted, “I accept my role. This isn't the first time I've found myself in a difficult position but it's crucial that we turned it around.”
Conversations with Liverpool Hierarchy
Upon being questioned to elaborate on his dialogues with the Liverpool hierarchy, the head coach revealed:
“We talk a lot. They are supportive for the squad and to me and we have those conversations but they aren't calling me constantly each day to say they trust me.”
He added, “Through standard discussions I perceive the belief. But I've not talked to them after this defeat yet so let’s see.”
Persistent Issues and Squad Response
Slot lamented familiar shortcomings from his team in their Champions League defeat, specifically wasted chances and defensive lapses.
Meanwhile, player Jones was more direct in his assessment of the current crisis.
“I don’t have the answers. Honestly, I don’t. I’m saying that to all,” Jones stated.
“It is unacceptable. I don’t even need to wait to consider it. I’m past feeling anger internally. I’m at the point now where I simply lack the phrases.”
He went on, “It's difficult because I’m playing for the club I love. I’m a fan, and I’ve seen Liverpool for years.”
“In a long, long time, I haven’t experienced a Liverpool team going through a period such as this with results like these.”
Jones concluded, “However we continue to wear that badge on our chest. And until that badge is removed, we will always compete.”
“Our aim is to bring this squad return to the top, prove again what Liverpool stands for and why it's known as the greatest side in the planet.”
“However currently, things are bad and it must improve.”
