Arne Slot: I Have Full Confidence in Liverpool's Support

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has reiterated that he feels completely supported by both the club and its fans, despite the recent string of losses. The Reds have suffered three consecutive defeats, including a 2-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final and a 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup. However, Slot remains optimistic, citing the support of the owners, Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards, as well as the fans, who have continued to back the team. 'I feel a lot of support, not only from the owners, but also from the fans,' Slot said in a press conference. 'When we were in Paris, the fans were singing and clapping for us, even after a 4-0 loss. That support has been constant.' Liverpool is currently fifth in the Premier League, but faces stiff competition from Chelsea, Brentford, and Everton. Slot acknowledged the pressure to secure a top-five spot but remains focused on the upcoming match against Fulham. 'We have another chance to show we can be more competitive,' he said. 'We want to have the chance to play in the Champions League next season, so we have to perform in the league as well.' The club has been dealing with injuries, including goalkeeper Alisson Becker, who will not be in the match-day squad against Fulham. However, Alexander Isak has made his return from injury and is available for selection. Slot expressed his delight at having Isak back, saying, 'It was hard for us to convert chances to goals, and he has been a goalscorer his whole life. To have him back is really nice.' The head coach also expressed concern over the fitness of Jeremie Frimpong and Joe Gomez but did not confirm whether they would be able to feature against Fulham.