Arne Slot insists he’s ‘feeling secure’ in Anfield hotseat regardless of Liverpool’s alarming run of kind – their worst since 1954 – as under-pressure boss brushes off questions over his future

Arne Slot issued a defiant message after Liverpool had been thrashed 4-1 by PSV, insisting he was ‘feeling secure’ regardless of mounting strain amid his facet’s dismal run.

The Reds have now misplaced 9 of their final 12 matches because the Dutch facet ran out comfy winners on an embarrassing evening for Slot and his crew at Anfield.

And whereas he is probably not in quick hazard the following two video games at West Ham on Sunday and Sunderland at dwelling in every week’s time have turn into pivotal.

‘I’m feeling secure, I’m OK. I’ve acquired loads of assist from above,’ mentioned Slot after Liverpool’s second-heaviest European defeat.

‘It might be good to show it round and get a victory, after all, however in case you are not doing properly then it’s regular that questions are requested.

‘I’m OK with my place. It’s not the primary time I have been in a troublesome place however it’s about time that we turned it round.

Slot insists he isn’t involved about his place and mentioned all of his crew can ‘do higher’

‘I am not apprehensive. What I imply by that’s my focus is on different issues than alone place. I must do higher and that is what I am making an attempt to do each single day.’

Slot has to shoulder loads of the accountability for not solely not turning issues round but additionally not altering issues up when it’s apparent issues are going so badly however even he can’t be held accountable for particular person errors.

Errors are following Ibrahima Konate round this season however the malaise is now even affecting his centre-back companion Virgil van Dijk, with the often unflappable captain at fault for a pointless handball which allowed Ivan Perisic to open the scoring with a penalty.

Dominik Szoboszlai, the one participant who has carried out wherever close to the required customary this season, equalised however targets from Guus Til and two from Couhaib Driouech embarrassed the hosts within the second half.

Many of the gamers made a hasty retreat from Anfield with even the often dependable Van Dijk avoiding reporters.

‘I believe it’s at all times concerning the crew and I believe we are able to all do higher; people you’re speaking about nevertheless it goes right down to everybody together with myself,’ added Slot.

‘I do not assume that is the time to stress particular person errors.’