🔗 Share this article Slot Maintains He Feels Safe and Retains Liverpool's Backing Following PSV Eindhoven Humiliation Arne Slot acknowledged that it was understandable for doubts to be asked about his position after another heavy loss versus the Dutch champions. The Reds suffered their ninth loss in twelve games, marking the team's poorest run after being relegated in the 1953-54 season. They were outplayed by the Eredivisie title holders on a difficult evening at their home ground. “I am feeling safe, things are alright, I have got significant backing from the top,” Slot remarked. “It's important to turn it around and secure a win naturally but if you are in a managerial role and underperforming then it is normal that questions are asked.” He continued, “I'm comfortable with my role. It is not the initial instance I've found myself in a difficult position but it is about time that we turned it around.” Discussions with Liverpool Hierarchy Upon being questioned to elaborate on his conversations with the Liverpool hierarchy, Slot explained: “We talk a lot. They are supportive for the squad 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 further stated, “In the normal discussions I perceive the confidence. But I haven’t spoken to them since this game yet so it remains to be seen.” Persistent Issues and Squad Reaction Slot expressed regret over recurring failings from his squad in their Champions League defeat, namely poor finishing and defensive lapses. Meanwhile, player Curtis Jones was blunter in his view of the team's situation. “I don’t have the answers. Frankly, I do not. I’m saying that to everyone,” the midfielder remarked. “It's simply unacceptable. I don’t even have to wait to think about it. I'm beyond feeling anger inside. I’m at the point currently where I simply lack the words.” He continued, “It’s hard because I play for the side I follow. I support them, and I’ve seen this club all my life.” “In recent memory, I haven’t experienced a Reds side going through a phase such as this with performances this poor.” He finished, “But we still have the emblem on our shirts. And until it is taken away, we’re always going to fight.” “Our aim is to help the side return to where it needs to be, show everyone once more what this club is about and the reason it's called the top club in the planet.” “But right now, we're in trouble and we have to turn it around.”