Slot Asserts He Feels Safe and Has Liverpool's Support After PSV Humiliation
The Liverpool head coach conceded that it's understandable for concerns to be asked about his future following another heavy loss versus PSV Eindhoven.
Liverpool suffered their 9th loss in twelve matches, marking the club's poorest streak after being relegated in the 1953-54 season.
They were taken apart by the Dutch league title holders on a difficult night at their home ground.
“I feel secure, things are alright, I have got a lot of backing from the top,” the coach remarked.
“It would be great to reverse this trend and get a victory obviously but if you are coaching a team and underperforming then it is normal that questions are asked.”
He continued, “I accept my role. It is not the first time I’ve been in a difficult position but it's necessary that we improved our results.”
Discussions with Club Management
When asked to expand on his conversations with the club's leadership, the head coach explained:
“We communicate frequently. They are helpful to the team and for me and those talks happen but they don’t call me all the time of the day to say they have faith in me.”
He mentioned, “Through standard exchanges I perceive the trust. However I haven’t spoken to them after this match so far so we'll see.”
Persistent Failings and Squad Reaction
The manager lamented known weaknesses from his squad in their European defeat, namely wasted chances and conceding too easily.
Meanwhile, player Jones was more direct in his evaluation of the club’s predicament.
“I don’t have the solutions. Truthfully, I do not. I’m saying that to everybody,” Jones stated.
“It’s just unacceptable. I don't have to wait to consider it. I'm beyond feeling anger internally. I’m at the point currently where I just don’t have the words.”
He went on, “It's tough because I’m playing for the club I love. I support them, and I've watched Liverpool for years.”
“For many years, I haven’t experienced a Reds side enduring a phase of this nature with results so bad.”
He stated, “But we continue to wear the emblem on our shirts. And as long as that badge is removed, we will always fight.”
“We will attempt to get this team back to its rightful place, demonstrate to all once more what Liverpool stands for and why people call it the greatest side in the planet.”
“However currently, we’re in the shit and we have to turn it around.”
