Slot Asserts He Is Secure and Retains The Club's Support Following PSV Defeat
The Liverpool head coach admitted that it was expected for concerns to be asked about his future following another heavy defeat against PSV Eindhoven.
Liverpool endured their ninth loss in twelve matches, representing the club's poorest run after being relegated in 1953-54.
They were taken apart by the Eredivisie champions on a tough night at their home ground.
“I feel secure, things are alright, I have got significant support from management,” the coach commented.
“It would be great to change things and earn three points naturally but when you're in a managerial role and struggling then it's expected that people question you.”
He noted, “I am OK with my situation. It is not the first time I've found myself in a challenging situation but it's necessary that we turned it around.”
Conversations with The Board
When asked to elaborate on his conversations with the team officials, Slot said:
“We communicate frequently. They are supportive for the squad and for me and those talks happen but they don't phone me all the time of the day to say they back me.”
He added, “During our regular conversations we have I feel the belief. But I've not talked to them after this match yet so it remains to be seen.”
Familiar Problems and Squad Reaction
Slot lamented familiar failings from his Liverpool side in their Champions League defeat, namely wasted chances and defensive lapses.
Meanwhile, midfielder Curtis Jones was blunter in his assessment of the team's situation.
“I haven't got the solutions. Honestly, I don’t. I'm telling that to everyone,” the midfielder said.
“It is not good enough. I don't need to wait to reflect. I'm beyond being angry inside. I’m at the point currently where I simply lack the vocabulary.”
He added, “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 a long, long time, I've not seen a Liverpool team enduring a spell like this with results so bad.”
Jones stated, “However we still have the emblem on our chest. And as long as that badge is taken away, we’re always going to compete.”
“We will attempt to help the side return to the top, demonstrate to all again what this club is about and why people call it the best team in the world.”
“However currently, things are bad and we have to turn it around.”
