Slot Maintains He Feels Secure and Has The Club's Backing Following PSV Eindhoven Defeat
The Liverpool head coach admitted that it's expected for doubts to be asked about his future after a further heavy defeat versus PSV Eindhoven.
The Reds suffered their 9th defeat in twelve matches, representing the team's worst streak after being relegated in 1953-54.
They were outplayed by the Eredivisie champions on a tough evening at Anfield.
“I feel secure, I am OK, I have got a lot of backing from management,” the coach remarked.
“It would be great to change things and earn three points obviously but when you're coaching a team and underperforming then it's expected that people question you.”
He added, “I accept my situation. It is not the first time I've found myself in a difficult position but it is about time that we improved our results.”
Talks with The Board
Upon being questioned to expand on his dialogues with the club's leadership, the head coach explained:
“There's regular dialogue. They are supportive to the team and for me and we discuss these matters but they aren't calling me every single minute each day to say they trust me.”
He added, “In the normal conversations we have I perceive the belief. But I've not talked to them after this match so far so we'll see.”
Familiar Problems and Player Response
Slot expressed regret over familiar shortcomings from his team in their Champions League loss, specifically poor finishing and defensive lapses.
Meanwhile, player Curtis Jones was blunter in his assessment of the team's situation.
“I don’t have the answers. Frankly, I do not. I’m saying that to all,” the midfielder remarked.
“It is unacceptable. I don't have to wait to reflect. I’m past feeling anger inside. I’m at the point now where I simply lack the phrases.”
He continued, “It's tough because I’m playing for the side I follow. I’m a fan, and I've watched Liverpool for years.”
“In a long, long time, I've not seen a Liverpool team experiencing a spell such as this with results so bad.”
He finished, “However we still have the emblem on our shirts. And until it is taken away, we'll continue to compete.”
“We’re going to try to help the side return to where it needs to be, demonstrate to all once more what Liverpool stands for and why people call it the top club in the world.”
“However currently, we’re in the shit and it must improve.”
