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The Liverpool head coach conceded that it's natural for questions to be asked about his position after another convincing defeat against the Dutch champions.

Liverpool endured their 9th defeat in 12 games, marking the team's worst run since being relegated in the 1953-54 season.

They were outplayed by the Eredivisie title holders on a difficult evening at their home ground.

“I am feeling safe, I'm fine, I have got a lot of backing from the top,” Slot commented.

“It would be great to turn it around and earn three points of course but when you're in a managerial role and not doing well then it's expected that questions are asked.”

He added, “I accept my situation. It is not the first time I’ve been in a tough spot but it is about time that we improved our results.”

Conversations with The Board

Upon being questioned to elaborate on his conversations with the team officials, the head coach said:

“We communicate frequently. They are helpful for the squad and for me and those talks happen but they don’t call me constantly of the day to say they back me.”

He mentioned, “In the normal discussions I perceive the belief. However I've not talked to them since this match yet so we'll see.”

Familiar Issues and Player Response

Slot highlighted recurring weaknesses from his team in their European defeat, specifically missed opportunities and conceding too easily.

Meanwhile, midfielder Curtis Jones was more forthright in his assessment of the team's situation.

“I don’t have the answers. Frankly, I don’t. I’m saying that to everyone,” the midfielder stated.

“It's simply unacceptable. I don’t even need to wait to consider it. I’m past feeling anger internally. I’m at the point now where I just don’t have the phrases.”

He added, “It's tough because I’m playing for the side I follow. I'm a supporter, and I've watched this club all my life.”

“In recent memory, I haven’t experienced a Liverpool team going through a phase of this nature with outcomes so bad.”

Jones finished, “However we continue to wear that badge on our chest. And until it is gone, we will always battle.”

“We will attempt to get this team back to where it needs to be, show everyone once more what this club is about and the reason it's called the best team in the planet.”

“But right now, we’re in the shit and we have to turn it around.”