Slot Maintains He Is Safe and Has The Club's Backing After PSV Eindhoven Defeat
The Liverpool head coach acknowledged that it's understandable for doubts to be raised about his future following a further heavy defeat against the Dutch champions.
The Reds endured their 9th loss in twelve games, representing the team's worst run after being demoted in 1953-54.
They were taken apart by the Eredivisie champions on a tough evening at Anfield.
“I feel secure, I'm fine, I have got significant support from management,” the coach remarked.
“It's important to change things and secure a win naturally but when you're coaching a team and underperforming then it is normal that people question you.”
He noted, “I accept my situation. This isn't the initial instance I've found myself in a challenging situation but it's crucial that we changed our fortunes.”
Conversations with The Board
Upon being questioned to provide details on his dialogues with the Liverpool hierarchy, Slot revealed:
“We communicate frequently. They assist to the team and for me and we have those conversations but they don’t call me every single minute each day to say they have faith in me.”
He mentioned, “In the normal exchanges I perceive the trust. However I haven’t spoken to them after this match yet so let’s see.”
Familiar Failings and Player Response
The manager expressed regret over recurring failings from his squad in their European defeat, namely poor finishing and defensive lapses.
Meanwhile, midfielder Jones was blunter in his assessment of the club’s predicament.
“I don’t have the solutions. Honestly, I do not. I’m saying that to everybody,” Jones remarked.
“It is unacceptable. I don't need to wait to reflect. I'm beyond getting mad inside. I’m at the point now where I simply lack the vocabulary.”
He continued, “It’s hard because I play for the club I love. I'm a supporter, and I’ve seen Liverpool all my life.”
“In recent memory, I've not seen a Reds side going through a period of this nature with performances so bad.”
Jones finished, “But we continue to wear the emblem on our chest. And until it is removed, we’re always going to battle.”
“We’re going to try to get this team back to its rightful place, demonstrate to all once more the values of this club and why people call it the greatest side in the planet.”
“However currently, we’re in the shit and it needs to change.”
