Slot Asserts He Is Safe and Retains The Club's Support Following PSV Eindhoven Loss
The Liverpool head coach acknowledged that it was expected for questions to be raised about his position following a further heavy defeat versus PSV Eindhoven.
Liverpool endured their ninth loss in 12 matches, marking the team's poorest streak since being demoted in 1953-54.
They were taken apart by the Eredivisie title holders on a punishing night at Anfield.
“I feel secure, I'm fine, I've received plenty of support from above,” the coach stated.
“It's important to change things and secure a win obviously but when you're coaching a team and not doing well then it is normal that doubts arise.”
He noted, “I am OK with my position. It is not the first time I've found myself in a difficult position but it's crucial that we improved our results.”
Discussions with Liverpool Hierarchy
Upon being questioned to elaborate on his discussions with the Liverpool hierarchy, Slot explained:
“We talk a lot. They are supportive to the team and to me and those talks happen but they aren't calling me every single minute of the day to say they have faith in me.”
He mentioned, “Through standard exchanges I perceive the confidence. But I haven’t spoken to them since this defeat so far so it remains to be seen.”
Persistent Problems and Squad Response
Slot lamented familiar weaknesses from his Liverpool side in their European loss, namely wasted chances and leaking goals.
Meanwhile, player Jones was more forthright in his view of the team's situation.
“I haven't got the answers. Truthfully, I don’t. I'm telling that to everybody,” the midfielder said.
“It's simply not good enough. I don't have to wait to consider it. I'm beyond getting mad inside. I’m at the point currently where I simply lack the phrases.”
He added, “It's difficult because I’m playing for the club I love. I’m a fan, and I've watched this club since I was young.”
“For many years, I've not seen a Liverpool team going through a phase like this with outcomes so bad.”
Jones concluded, “But we still have the crest on our chest. And as long as that badge is taken away, we will always fight.”
“We will attempt to bring this squad back to the top, prove again the values of this club and why it's known as the best team in the world.”
“But right now, we’re in the shit and it needs to change.”
