The Liverpool head coach conceded that it's expected for doubts to be asked about his future after a further heavy loss against PSV Eindhoven.
Liverpool suffered their 9th loss in 12 matches, marking the club's poorest run after being relegated in 1953-54.
They were outplayed by the Eredivisie champions on a difficult night at their home ground.
“I'm confident, things are alright, I've received a lot of backing from the top,” the coach remarked.
“It would be nice to change things and secure a win obviously but when you're working as a coach and not doing well then it is normal that people question you.”
He noted, “I am OK with my role. This isn't the first time I've found myself in a challenging situation but it's necessary that we improved our results.”
Upon being questioned to expand on his discussions with the team officials, Slot said:
“We communicate frequently. They are supportive to the team and for me and we have those conversations but they aren't calling me all the time of the day to say they trust me.”
He further stated, “Through standard discussions I sense the belief. However I haven’t spoken to them after this game so far so it remains to be seen.”
The manager expressed regret over known failings from his Liverpool side in their European loss, namely poor finishing and conceding too easily.
Meanwhile, player Curtis Jones was more direct in his assessment of the club’s predicament.
“I don’t have the solutions. Frankly, I do not. I'm telling that to all,” the midfielder stated.
“It’s just not good enough. I don’t even have to wait to reflect. I'm beyond being angry internally. I’m at the point now where I just don’t have the phrases.”
He continued, “It's difficult because I’m playing for the side I follow. I support them, and I've watched this club all my life.”
“In a long, long time, I haven’t experienced a Liverpool team experiencing a phase of this nature with outcomes so bad.”
He concluded, “However we still have the emblem on our shirts. And until that badge is removed, we will always fight.”
“We will attempt to help the side return to its rightful place, show everyone once more the values of this club and why it's known as the greatest side in the world.”
“At this moment, we’re in the shit and it needs to change.”
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