Liverpool have had a depressing week however Arne Slot says he has no issues about being sacked
Arne Slot insists he has the assist of the Liverpool hierarchy and supporters after one other testing week that has seen them exit the FA Cup and undergo a one-sided defeat to Paris Saint-Germain within the Champions League.
Liverpool have been hammered 4-0 at Manchester Metropolis final Saturday – captain Virgil van Dijk admitting the gamers “gave up” within the second half – and they might have been on the top of the same scoreline on the Parc des Princes on Wednesday evening had it not been for some wayward ending.
Slot’s change to a five-man defence in Paris failed miserably with the guests failing to have a single shot on course in a toothless show that resulted in a 2-0 loss.
That, coupled with Liverpool’s position of fifth in the Premier League, has led to query marks across the Dutchman’s place however he insists he has the backing of everybody at Anfield.
Talking earlier than tomorrow’s dwelling recreation with Fulham, he mentioned: “I’m repeating myself loads however I really feel plenty of assist. Not solely from the homeowners however from Richard [Hughes] and Michael [Edwards], plenty of assist from them as effectively however as bizarre as it’d sound I additionally really feel the assist from the followers.
“We have been going out in Paris when the gamers went out for the warm-up and after the 4-0 loss [against Manchester City] the followers instantly began singing ‘we love Liverpool’.
“I feel it’s truthful to say we have been outplayed for 90 minutes they usually have been nonetheless singing and clapping for us. I’ve mentioned many occasions, the membership is aware of the time period we’re in and in the meanwhile I really feel full assist.”
Liverpool face crunch time in tough season
Liverpool face PSG within the return recreation on Tuesday evening however should first give attention to the problem of ending within the prime 5 of the Premier League and taking part in amongst Europe’s elite once more subsequent season.
Slot added: “It’s regular on the finish of the season – not just for us however for the entire groups – these are defining moments.
“We’ve given ourselves not one of the best scenario to be in however Paris stored us alive and we’re nonetheless in that tie. Two huge video games within the league developing, then 4 extra after that and hopefully extra within the Champions League. However first to give attention to is Fulham.”
The Cottagers will arrive on Merseyside chasing a European place themselves and Slot accepts it’s one other tough recreation for his aspect.
Requested to speak about Fulham’s qualities, he mentioned: ”As at all times in soccer, the standard of the gamers in comparison with the supervisor they’ve. Their supervisor has been with them for a very long time and you’ll see that after they play – clear construction and id.”
Final season’s corresponding fixture led to a 2-2 draw regardless of Liverpool being lowered to 10 males after simply 16 minutes when Andy Robertson was despatched off.
Slot added: “We performed final season at dwelling after we bought the pink card and it was in all probability the most effective video games we performed final season which sounds bizarre. However with 10 males we have been actually good, I feel twice we have been a purpose down.
“That recreation perhaps summed up our season.”
Liverpool boss Slot hails departing Robertson
Robertson announced yesterday he would be leaving the club at the end of the season after 9 trophy-laden years and Slot was fast to pay tribute to the Scotland left-back.
“To begin with, he’s had many nice seasons right here not solely as a participant however as an amazing individual as effectively,” he mentioned. “I bought to know him as an amazing individual. Each team-mate of his will inform you how humorous he’s, how nice he’s and I feel that’s been proven on social media as effectively.
“However what I bear in mind most about him is the depth he performs with and we’ve seen and realized one thing about depth two days in the past however, I also can bear in mind Robbo making a press from the left-back place to the proper wing just a few years in the past and I confirmed it to my gamers I used to be working with again then.
“He’s received every part at this membership, served his membership and actually loves this membership. Been an amazing 9 years for him. This season he didn’t play as a lot as he was used to and on account of that he’s leaving.”
