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Arne Slot acknowledged that it's natural for doubts to be raised about his position after another convincing loss versus the Dutch champions.

Liverpool endured their 9th defeat in 12 games, marking the club's poorest streak since being relegated in the 1953-54 season.

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

“I'm confident, I am OK, I've received plenty of backing from management,” Slot stated.

“It would be great to change things and earn three points of course but when you're working as a coach and struggling then it is normal that doubts arise.”

He continued, “I am OK with my role. It is not the initial instance I’ve been in a difficult position but it's crucial that we changed our fortunes.”

Conversations with The Board

Upon being questioned to provide details on his dialogues with the Liverpool hierarchy, Slot said:

“We talk a lot. They are helpful to the team and to me and we discuss these matters but they aren't calling me every single minute of the day to say they have faith in me.”

He mentioned, “Through standard discussions I sense the trust. However I've not talked to them since this game so far so we'll see.”

Persistent Problems and Player Response

Slot lamented known weaknesses from his team in their European loss, namely poor finishing and leaking goals.

Meanwhile, player Jones was more direct in his evaluation of the current crisis.

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

“It's simply not good enough. I don’t even have to wait to think about it. I'm beyond getting mad internally. I've reached the stage currently where I just don’t have the words.”

He went on, “It's tough because I play for the club I love. I’m a fan, and I've watched this club since I was young.”

“In a long, long time, I've not seen a Liverpool team going through a phase like this with results this poor.”

He stated, “But we still have the emblem on our chest. And as long as that badge is taken away, we'll continue to compete.”

“We will attempt to get this team back to the top, demonstrate to all once more what Liverpool stands for and why people call it the top club in the planet.”

“But right now, things are bad and we have to turn it around.”