Liverpool Head Coach Arne Slot Feels Safe Despite Heavy Defeat to PSV Eindhoven.
Liverpool's struggles continued on Tuesday as they suffered a crushing defeat to Dutch side PSV Eindhoven at Anfield, marking their ninth loss in 12 games. The heavy result has raised questions about the future of head coach Arne Slot, who insisted that he still retains the support of the club's hierarchy despite the criticism.
Slot downplayed concerns over his job security during a post-match press conference, stating that it is "normal" for questions to be asked when results are not going in his team's favor. He revealed that he has had conversations with the Liverpool board about the issues plaguing the squad, but stressed that their trust in him remains intact.
"I'm feeling safe, I am OK, I have got a lot of support from above," Slot said. "It would be nice to turn it around and get a victory course but if you are working as a coach and not doing well then it is normal that questions are asked."
Slot's assertion of continued backing from the club comes amidst mounting pressure on his tenure, with Liverpool facing their worst run of defeats since being relegated in 1953-54.
Former midfielder Curtis Jones was more candid about the team's predicament. The current player admitted to feeling angry and speechless after another disappointing result, stating that it is "unacceptable" for the team not to be performing at a higher level.
"I don't have the answers," Jones said. "Honestly, I don't. I'm saying that to everybody. It's just unacceptable. I don't even have to wait to think about it."
Jones also expressed his frustration as a fan of the club, who has seen Liverpool struggle with results like these in recent times.
"But we still have that badge on our chest," Jones said. "And until that badge is gone, we're always going to fight. We're going to try and get this team back to where it needs to be, show everyone again what this club is about and why people call it the best team in the world."
With Liverpool set to face another tough test against Manchester City on Saturday, Slot's team faces an uphill battle to restore their confidence and climb out of the slump.
Liverpool's struggles continued on Tuesday as they suffered a crushing defeat to Dutch side PSV Eindhoven at Anfield, marking their ninth loss in 12 games. The heavy result has raised questions about the future of head coach Arne Slot, who insisted that he still retains the support of the club's hierarchy despite the criticism.
Slot downplayed concerns over his job security during a post-match press conference, stating that it is "normal" for questions to be asked when results are not going in his team's favor. He revealed that he has had conversations with the Liverpool board about the issues plaguing the squad, but stressed that their trust in him remains intact.
"I'm feeling safe, I am OK, I have got a lot of support from above," Slot said. "It would be nice to turn it around and get a victory course but if you are working as a coach and not doing well then it is normal that questions are asked."
Slot's assertion of continued backing from the club comes amidst mounting pressure on his tenure, with Liverpool facing their worst run of defeats since being relegated in 1953-54.
Former midfielder Curtis Jones was more candid about the team's predicament. The current player admitted to feeling angry and speechless after another disappointing result, stating that it is "unacceptable" for the team not to be performing at a higher level.
"I don't have the answers," Jones said. "Honestly, I don't. I'm saying that to everybody. It's just unacceptable. I don't even have to wait to think about it."
Jones also expressed his frustration as a fan of the club, who has seen Liverpool struggle with results like these in recent times.
"But we still have that badge on our chest," Jones said. "And until that badge is gone, we're always going to fight. We're going to try and get this team back to where it needs to be, show everyone again what this club is about and why people call it the best team in the world."
With Liverpool set to face another tough test against Manchester City on Saturday, Slot's team faces an uphill battle to restore their confidence and climb out of the slump.
... his admission that it's "normal" for questions to be asked when results aren't going right seems a bit dismissive, considering the severity of their recent losses 
. With Liverpool's form in such a dire state, I think the club needs to consider making some changes behind the scenes or on the pitch to turn things around 
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. This team is struggling big time and it's getting old. Arne Slot needs to step up his game or get someone in there who actually knows what they're doing 
. Now I'm worried that we won't make that recovery.
! They're really struggling right now and it's hard not to worry about Arne Slot's job security 
️. I mean, we've seen this before, teams go through ups and downs, but it's been a while since Liverpool had a tough spell like this 
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, but at the same time, it's hard not to wonder if there are some changes needed on the coaching side of things 
! #LFC #ComebackKid #SlumpLife
And Curtis Jones' comments made me feel so bad for him... how can anyone stay calm after such a blowout loss? 
But at the same time, it's nice to see that they still have the "badge" of being one of the best teams in the world... 
that's gotta be some motivation for them to keep fighting! 
. Sometimes you gotta lose before you can win, right? "Fall seven times, stand up eight" 
. Liverpool need to wake up, not just the fans 
. Their defense is like a sieve 
. The players are speaking truth, time for some tough love 
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. It takes guts to admit that things aren't going well and ask for help. And honestly, it sounds like the board is behind him 
. Curtis Jones, on the other hand, is FURIOUS 
. The thing is, this team has been through tough times before (remember that 1953-54 relegation? 
) and they've always come out on top! So, here's hoping that Arne Slot and the lads can turn things around soon 
. They've got that badge to fight for 
think he's just not seeing the bigger picture. Like, nine losses in 12 games? That's a huge issue! And Curtis Jones calling it "unacceptable" isn't gonna make it better, imo 
. The guy's got some serious egg on his face right now. I mean, even if Slot is getting support from the board, that doesn't necessarily mean he's doing enough to fix the team. We need to see some real changes, like a complete overhaul of the squad or coaching staff. Anything less is just band-aiding the problem 
. But I love what he said about never giving up on the badge 
. That's what makes Liverpool so great, they always come back strong 
... fingers crossed for him!
. The fans are getting frustrated, the board is getting anxious, and if things don't turn around soon, it could be a disaster for the club. I'm not sure what's going on behind the scenes, but something needs to change 
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. The writing is on the wall, and if Liverpool can't get their act together soon, they might just find themselves in a relegation battle 
. i think the club needs to be more transparent about their expectations and trust issues with slot. it's not just about him feeling safe, it's about the fans who are getting frustrated 
they're going through a rough patch and it's tough to watch. It's normal to question someone's job security when results aren't going well, but it's also good that Slot is acknowledging the pressure and having conversations with the board about what's going on. Curtis Jones' honesty is refreshing though - he's speaking truth to power and expressing his frustration in a way that's relatable. It's inspiring to see him still have faith in the team and the badge 
. I mean, no coach wants to lose 9 games in a row, right? He's downplaying the whole thing like it's normal for things to not go as planned 
. Curtis Jones is being super harsh, imo 
. The guy's still got love for the club and wants to fight for it 
curtis jones is speaking truth, tho... that "unacceptable" comment hit home for me 
we need to see some answers from slot soon or it might get ugly 
still got faith in the lad tho, he's been around the block a few times