🔗 Share this article Slot Insists He Feels Safe and Has Liverpool's Backing Following PSV Humiliation The Liverpool head coach acknowledged that it was natural for questions to be raised about his position following a further heavy loss versus the Dutch champions. The Reds endured their 9th defeat in twelve matches, marking the club's worst run after being relegated in the 1953-54 season. They were taken apart by the Dutch league title holders on a difficult night at Anfield. “I am feeling safe, I'm fine, I have got a lot of support from the top,” the coach commented. “It would be nice to turn it around and secure a win of course but if you are working as a coach and not doing well then it's expected that doubts arise.” He added, “I am OK with my position. This isn't the first time I’ve been in a tough spot but it's crucial that we turned it around.” Talks with Liverpool Hierarchy Upon being questioned to elaborate on his dialogues with the team officials, Slot revealed: “We communicate frequently. They are supportive to the team and to me and those talks happen but they don't phone me every single minute of the day to say they have faith in me.” He added, “During our regular conversations we have I feel the belief. But I've not talked to them after this match yet so we'll see.” Recurring Issues and Player Reaction Slot lamented known weaknesses from his team in their Champions League defeat, namely missed opportunities and leaking goals. Meanwhile, midfielder Curtis Jones was blunter in his evaluation of the current crisis. “I don’t have the solutions. Truthfully, I do not. I'm telling that to everyone,” the midfielder said. “It is 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 simply lack the vocabulary.” He continued, “It's difficult because I play for the team I support. I support them, and I’ve seen Liverpool all my life.” “In a long, long time, I haven’t experienced a Reds side enduring a spell like this with performances so bad.” Jones finished, “However we continue to wear the emblem on our chest. And as long as it is removed, we’re always going to battle.” “We’re going to try to get this team return to the top, show everyone again the values of this club and the reason it's called the best team in the planet.” “At this moment, things are bad and it needs to change.”