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Arne Slot acknowledged that it's natural for questions to be asked about his future after a further heavy loss versus the Dutch champions.

Liverpool endured their ninth loss in 12 matches, marking the club's worst streak since being relegated in the 1953-54 season.

They were taken apart by the Eredivisie title holders on a tough night at Anfield.

“I'm confident, I'm fine, I have got a lot of support from above,” Slot remarked.

“It would be great to reverse this trend and get a victory of course but when you're coaching a team and struggling then it is normal that questions are asked.”

He added, “I'm comfortable with my position. It is not the first time I’ve been in a tough spot but it's necessary that we turned it around.”

Discussions with The Board

When asked to provide details on his discussions with the club's leadership, the head coach explained:

“There's regular dialogue. They assist for the squad and for me and those talks happen but they don’t call me every single minute each day to say they have faith in me.”

He added, “Through standard exchanges I perceive the confidence. But I haven’t spoken to them since this match yet so it remains to be seen.”

Persistent Failings and Player Reaction

The manager lamented known weaknesses from his team in their European defeat, namely poor finishing and conceding too easily.

Meanwhile, midfielder Curtis Jones was more direct in his assessment of the club’s predicament.

“I haven't got the solutions. Frankly, I don’t. I'm telling that to everyone,” the midfielder stated.

“It's simply unacceptable. I don't need to wait to reflect. I’m past feeling anger inside. I've reached the stage now where I simply lack the phrases.”

He continued, “It's difficult because I’m playing for the side I follow. I support them, and I've watched Liverpool all my life.”

“In recent memory, I've not seen a Reds side experiencing a phase of this nature with performances like these.”

He stated, “However we still have that badge on our chest. And as long as it is gone, we’re always going to compete.”

“We will attempt to bring this squad back to where it needs to be, prove once more what Liverpool stands for and why it's known as the top club in the planet.”

“However currently, things are bad and we have to turn it around.”