🔗 Share this article Slot Asserts He Is Safe and Retains The Club's Backing Following PSV Eindhoven Defeat Arne Slot admitted that it's natural for doubts to be asked about his position following a further convincing defeat versus the Dutch champions. Liverpool suffered their ninth defeat in twelve games, marking the team's worst streak since being demoted in the 1953-54 season. They were taken apart by the Dutch league champions on a tough night at their home ground. “I feel secure, I am OK, I have got a lot of support from above,” the coach stated. “It's important to turn it around and earn three points of course but when you're in a managerial role and underperforming then it is normal that doubts arise.” He continued, “I am OK with my situation. It is not the initial instance I’ve been in a difficult position but it is about time that we changed our fortunes.” Discussions with Club Management Upon being questioned to provide details on his dialogues with the Liverpool hierarchy, Slot explained: “We communicate frequently. They are supportive 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 conversations we have I perceive the confidence. But I've not talked to them since this match so far so let’s see.” Familiar Problems and Squad Reaction Slot expressed regret over familiar failings from his Liverpool side in their Champions League defeat, specifically poor finishing and leaking goals. Meanwhile, midfielder Curtis Jones was blunter in his view of the team's situation. “I don’t have the answers. Honestly, I do not. I’m saying that to everyone,” Jones said. “It's simply not good enough. I don't need to wait to reflect. I’m past feeling anger inside. I've reached the stage now where I just don’t have the words.” He added, “It's tough because I’m playing for the club I love. I'm a supporter, and I’ve seen Liverpool for years.” “For many years, I've not seen a Liverpool team going through a phase such as this with performances so bad.” He stated, “However we continue to wear the emblem on our shirts. And until it is taken away, we'll continue to fight.” “We will attempt to help the side back to the top, prove again the values of this club and the reason it's called the greatest side in the planet.” “At this moment, things are bad and it needs to change.”