Liverpool head coach says he feels supported as historic losing run sparks pressure
Arne Slot has insisted he remains supported by Liverpool’s hierarchy despite the club’s latest heavy defeat. Liverpool were beaten four one by PSV Eindhoven at Anfield, marking their ninth loss in twelve matches and extending a run not seen since the 1953 to 1954 season when the club were relegated. The team have also lost three consecutive games by a margin of at least three goals for the first time since December 1953.
Slot acknowledged that scrutiny over his position was inevitable. Speaking after the match, he said it was normal for questions to arise when results were poor but stressed that he still felt secure. He explained that he had received considerable backing from senior figures at the club and added that he hoped a turnaround would come soon. Slot said he had not yet held discussions with the club’s hierarchy following the defeat but that previous conversations had given him confidence in his position.
The head coach described the performance against PSV as a repetition of issues that have plagued the side throughout their Champions League campaign. He criticised the ease with which Liverpool conceded and pointed to missed chances that might have changed the direction of the match. PSV capitalised on Liverpool’s defensive problems and controlled the contest in a manner that deepened the home side’s ongoing struggles.
Curtis Jones offered an unusually raw assessment of Liverpool’s situation. The midfielder said the team’s form was unacceptable and admitted he could not explain the decline. Jones spoke openly about the emotional impact of the club’s poor run, noting that he had supported Liverpool all his life and had never experienced a spell like this. He said he had moved beyond anger to disbelief at the results and added that he was struggling to find the right words to describe the team’s predicament.
Jones emphasised that despite the difficulties the squad remained committed to restoring Liverpool’s standards. He said the players would continue to fight for the shirt and work to return the team to the level supporters expect. The midfielder acknowledged that the club’s current position was far from where it needed to be but expressed determination for improvement.
The defeat to PSV has intensified pressure on Slot as Liverpool attempt to halt a slide that has eroded confidence and raised significant concerns among supporters. The club’s form has shifted from a difficult run to a historical low point that has forced uncomfortable comparisons with eras long removed from modern expectations. Slot maintained that he believed in the team’s ability to recover and said the focus must now turn to securing results quickly.
As attention moves to the next fixtures, Liverpool face the task of addressing structural issues across the pitch. The current spell has exposed defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistency in attack, leaving the coaching staff searching for answers. Slot said the team must work collectively to overcome the problems and return to winning ways. He acknowledged the urgency of improvement and reiterated that he felt the support of the club’s leadership during this period of intense scrutiny.
The coming matches are likely to shape both the perception of the team and the immediate future of the head coach. Liverpool must now attempt to halt the downward trend and stabilise a season that has drifted far from its intended course. Slot remains confident that he retains backing from above but knows that results will be essential to restoring momentum and belief.