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Arne Slot conceded that it's understandable for concerns to be raised about his position after a further heavy loss against PSV Eindhoven.

Liverpool suffered their ninth loss in twelve games, representing the club's poorest streak after being demoted in 1953-54.

They were outplayed by the Dutch league champions on a difficult night at their home ground.

“I am feeling safe, I'm fine, I have got a lot of backing from above,” Slot remarked.

“It would be great to reverse this trend and get a victory of course but when you're working as a coach and struggling then it's expected that people question you.”

He added, “I am OK with my position. This isn't the first time I've found myself in a tough spot but it's necessary that we turned it around.”

Conversations with Club Management

When asked to elaborate on his discussions with the Liverpool hierarchy, Slot revealed:

“We talk a lot. They assist for the squad and to me and we have those conversations but they don't phone me all the time of the day to say they trust me.”

He added, “Through standard discussions I perceive the belief. But I've not talked to them since this game yet so we'll see.”

Persistent Problems and Squad Response

The manager expressed regret over recurring weaknesses from his team in their European loss, namely poor finishing and conceding too easily.

Meanwhile, midfielder Curtis Jones was more forthright in his assessment of the current crisis.

“I don’t have the solutions. Frankly, I do not. I'm telling that to all,” the midfielder said.

“It’s just not good enough. I don’t even have to wait to reflect. I'm beyond getting mad internally. I've reached the stage now where I just don’t have the vocabulary.”

He went on, “It's tough because I play for the club I love. I support them, and I've watched Liverpool since I was young.”

“For many years, I've not seen a Liverpool team experiencing a period of this nature with results like these.”

Jones concluded, “However we continue to wear the emblem on our chest. And as long as it is gone, we'll continue to fight.”

“We’re going to try to bring this squad return to where it needs to be, prove once more what Liverpool stands for and why people call it the best team in the planet.”

“But right now, we’re in the shit and it must improve.”