Arne Slot: I Have Full Support of Liverpool Despite Recent Struggles
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has expressed his confidence in having the full support of the club and its fans, despite the team's recent poor run of form. The Reds have lost three consecutive games, including a 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final and a 4-0 loss to Manchester City in the FA Cup. However, Slot stated that he feels the backing of the club's hierarchy and supporters, citing the fans' continued encouragement as a significant factor. He mentioned that even after the 4-0 loss to Manchester City, the fans were singing and clapping for the team, demonstrating their unwavering support. Slot acknowledged the pressure to secure a top-five spot in the Premier League but emphasized the importance of focusing on the upcoming game against Fulham. He also expressed his desire to have Champions League football next season, which would provide an opportunity for the team to improve and compete at a higher level. The Liverpool boss confirmed that goalkeeper Alisson Becker will not be available for the Fulham game due to a muscle injury, but welcomed the return of club-record signing Alexander Isak, who made a 13-minute cameo appearance against Paris Saint-Germain after recovering from an ankle injury. Slot also expressed concern over the fitness of Jeremie Frimpong and Joe Gomez but did not confirm their availability for the Fulham match.