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Arne Slot admitted that it was expected for doubts to be raised about his position following a further heavy loss against the Dutch champions.

The Reds endured their 9th loss in 12 games, representing the club's poorest run after being demoted in the 1953-54 season.

They were dominated by the Eredivisie champions on a tough night at their home ground.

“I feel secure, I'm fine, I have got plenty of support from management,” Slot remarked.

“It's important to turn it around and get a victory naturally but when you're working as a coach and underperforming then it's expected that people question you.”

He continued, “I accept my situation. It is not the initial instance I've found myself in a challenging situation but it's crucial that we turned it around.”

Talks with The Board

Upon being questioned to expand on his conversations with the team officials, Slot said:

“We talk a lot. They are supportive for the squad and to me and those talks happen but they don’t call me constantly each day to say they have faith in me.”

He mentioned, “Through standard discussions I sense the confidence. But I haven’t spoken to them after this defeat yet so let’s see.”

Persistent Problems and Squad Reaction

Slot expressed regret over familiar weaknesses from his team in their Champions League loss, specifically wasted chances and leaking goals.

Meanwhile, player Curtis Jones was more direct in his assessment of the team's situation.

“I haven't got the answers. Truthfully, I do not. I’m saying that to everyone,” Jones said.

“It's simply unacceptable. I don’t even have to wait to think about it. I’m past getting mad internally. I’m at the point now where I simply lack the words.”

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

“In recent memory, I've not seen a Reds side experiencing a spell like this with performances this poor.”

He concluded, “However we continue to wear that badge on our chest. And as long as that badge is removed, we will always battle.”

“Our aim is to bring this squad back to its rightful place, demonstrate to all again what Liverpool stands for and why people call it the greatest side in the planet.”

“At this moment, we’re in the shit and it needs to change.”