Slot brushes off sack talk as L’pool crisis deepens
LIVERPOOL, England – Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he remains confident in his position at the club despite Wednesday’s 4-1 home defeat to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League, a result that intensified scrutiny following a run of nine losses in 12 matches across all competitions.
Liverpool, who sit 12th in the Premier League and 13th in their Champions League group, conceded four goals against the Eredivisie leaders at Anfield—marking a third successive heavy loss after 3-0 defeats to Manchester City and Nottingham Forest. It is the first time since September 1992 that the club has allowed three or more goals in three consecutive fixtures.
Slot dismissed concerns about the managerial pressure surrounding him, insisting the focus remains on improving performances rather than his job security. “I’m not worried,” he said. “My focus is on other things than worrying about my own position. I try to help the players as much as I can, and clearly we need to be better. Individual mistakes come from the collective, and it’s my responsibility to improve the team.”
The Dutchman also said he continues to feel supported by the club hierarchy despite the poor results, adding that conversations with senior figures have remained consistent. “We talk a lot whether we’re winning or losing,” Slot said. “I feel the trust. They don’t need to tell me every minute that they support me, but the communication is there.”
Liverpool’s recent downturn has raised questions about the team’s structure, defensive resilience and ability to adapt tactically under Slot, who arrived after leading a high-pressing and possession-oriented side at Feyenoord. His tenure has included flashes of attacking promise but has quickly evolved into one of the club’s most challenging periods in over a decade.
The club’s season now hinges on reviving form in both domestic and European competition, with Slot under pressure to halt the slide and reaffirm Liverpool’s competitive identity. The result against PSV has increased urgency for a response, but the manager maintains he is focused on long-term development rather than his immediate future.