Liverpool Coach Arne Slot Feels Fully Backed Despite Recent Struggles

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has expressed his gratitude for the unwavering support he receives from the club and its fans, despite the team's recent poor performances. The Reds have suffered three consecutive losses, including a 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-finals and a 4-0 thrashing by Manchester City in the FA Cup. However, Slot reiterated that he feels supported by the club's hierarchy and the fans, citing the positive reception he received from the supporters after the loss to Manchester City. "I am repeating myself a lot, but I have said many times, I feel a lot of support. Not only from the owners, but also from the fans," Slot said. Liverpool are currently fifth in the Premier League, just one point ahead of Chelsea, and are under pressure to secure a top-five spot to guarantee Champions League football next season. When asked about the pressure to secure a top-five spot, Slot acknowledged the challenges ahead but expressed his determination to turn things around. "We faced the champions of Europe and experienced, on that evening, not at the level we want to be. But the good thing is that in four or five days, we have another chance to show we can be much more competitive than we were," he said. The coach also provided updates on the fitness of key players, including goalkeeper Alisson Becker, who will miss the upcoming match against Fulham due to a muscle injury, and club-record signing Alexander Isak, who made a welcome return from injury in the match against Paris Saint-Germain. Slot expressed his relief at having Isak back, saying, "Alex is available for us again, which is vital for us. It was hard for us to convert chances to goals, and he has been a goalscorer his whole life."