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Arne Slot acknowledged that it was understandable for doubts to be raised about his position after a further convincing defeat versus the Dutch champions.

The Reds suffered their ninth loss in 12 games, marking the team's worst run after being relegated in 1953-54.

They were taken apart by the Eredivisie title holders on a tough night at their home ground.

“I'm confident, I'm fine, I've received significant backing from management,” the coach commented.

“It's important to change things and earn three points of course but if you are in a managerial role and not doing well then it is normal that people question you.”

He noted, “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.”

Talks with Club Management

Upon being questioned to provide details on his conversations with the Liverpool hierarchy, the head coach explained:

“We talk a lot. They assist to the team and for me and we have those conversations but they don’t call me every single minute each day to say they trust me.”

He added, “Through standard exchanges I sense the trust. But I haven’t spoken to them since this defeat so far so we'll see.”

Recurring Issues and Squad Reaction

Slot expressed regret over known weaknesses from his squad in their Champions League defeat, namely wasted chances and conceding too easily.

Meanwhile, player Jones was more forthright in his view of the current crisis.

“I haven't got the answers. Honestly, I do not. I'm telling that to all,” the midfielder said.

“It's simply unacceptable. I don’t even need to wait to reflect. I'm beyond being angry inside. I've reached the stage currently where I simply lack the words.”

He added, “It's tough because I’m playing for the team I support. I support them, and I've watched this club for years.”

“For many years, I haven’t experienced a Reds side enduring a period of this nature with outcomes so bad.”

Jones finished, “However we continue to wear the crest on our chest. And as long as it is taken away, we'll continue to compete.”

“Our aim is to get this team back to its rightful place, prove again what Liverpool stands for and the reason it's called the greatest side in the planet.”

“However currently, things are bad and it must improve.”