Curtis Jones Critiques Liverpool’s Performance Amidst Coaching Uncertainty

omidbasir- Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones expressed deep frustration following the team’s ninth defeat in twelve matches, leaving head coach Arne Slot’s future uncertain.

Slot asserted that he still has the backing of the club’s leadership and expressed no immediate concerns about his job security despite the 4-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.

The team’s struggles extend beyond mere results; this marks the first time in 72 years that Liverpool has lost three games by a margin of three or more goals, with prior defeats to Nottingham Forest and Manchester City.

“I don’t have the answers. Honestly, I don’t. It’s just unacceptable,” Jones stated during an interview with RTE. “I’m beyond being angry inside; I’m at a point where I lack the words to describe it.

“We’re determined to restore this team to its rightful place, demonstrating to everyone why this club is referred to as the best in the world. However, we are currently in a challenging situation that requires immediate change.”

It is hard to believe that a team that won the Premier League with ease just six months ago is now facing criticism from its own supporters. This reality poses a significant challenge for Slot.

While Slot claims he is not in immediate jeopardy, upcoming matches against West Ham and Sunderland have taken on critical importance.

“I feel secure, and I am okay. I have strong support from the higher-ups,” Slot said after the disappointing European defeat. “It would be wonderful to turn this around and achieve a victory, but when results are poor, it is natural for questions to arise.

“I am comfortable in my position. This is not my first experience in a challenging situation, but it is crucial that we shift our course soon. I am not worried in a sense; rather, my focus is on improving the team’s performance every single day.”

Slot is undoubtedly responsible for the team’s failures to turn around their fortunes, as well as for not making necessary adjustments when performances decline. However, he cannot be held accountable for all individual errors.

This season, defensive errors have plagued Ibrahima Konaté, and now even his normally reliable center-back partner, Virgil van Dijk, has succumbed to mistakes. Van Dijk was at fault for a careless handball that allowed Ivan Perisic to score from the penalty spot.

Dominik Szoboszlai, the only player to reach near the expected standard this season, did equalize momentarily, but goals from Guus Til and two from Couhaib Driouech compounded Liverpool’s embarrassment in the second half.

Most players left Anfield hurriedly, with even the typically composed Van Dijk avoiding reporters.

“It’s always about the team, and we can all perform better; while individuals may be scrutinized, accountability rests with everyone, myself included,” Slot remarked. “Now is not the time to focus on individual mistakes.”

This report includes information from PA.