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Arne Slot admitted that it was understandable for doubts to be raised about his future after a further heavy loss versus PSV Eindhoven.

Liverpool suffered their 9th defeat in twelve matches, representing the club's worst streak since being demoted in 1953-54.

They were taken apart by the Eredivisie title holders on a punishing evening at their home ground.

“I'm confident, I'm fine, I've received significant support from the top,” Slot stated.

“It would be nice to reverse this trend and earn three points of course but if you are coaching a team and struggling then it's expected that doubts arise.”

He continued, “I'm comfortable with my position. This isn't the first time I've found myself in a challenging situation but it's necessary that we changed our fortunes.”

Conversations with Club Management

When asked to expand on his discussions with the club's leadership, Slot explained:

“We communicate frequently. They assist for the squad and for me and those talks happen but they don't phone me every single minute of the day to say they trust me.”

He added, “Through standard discussions I perceive the trust. But I haven’t spoken to them since this match so far so let’s see.”

Persistent Failings and Squad Reaction

The manager lamented familiar weaknesses from his Liverpool side in their European loss, namely wasted chances and defensive lapses.

Meanwhile, player Curtis Jones was blunter in his evaluation of the current crisis.

“I don’t have the answers. Truthfully, I don’t. I’m saying that to everybody,” the midfielder remarked.

“It’s just unacceptable. I don't have to wait to reflect. I'm beyond feeling anger internally. I've reached the stage currently where I just don’t have the words.”

He continued, “It’s hard because I play for the team I support. I'm a supporter, and I’ve seen this club since I was young.”

“In a long, long time, I've not seen a Reds side enduring a phase such as this with performances so bad.”

He finished, “But we continue to wear that badge on our shirts. And as long as it is taken away, we’re always going to fight.”

“We will attempt to help the side back to where it needs to be, prove once more what this club is about and the reason it's called the top club in the planet.”

“At this moment, we're in trouble and it needs to change.”