Liverpool: Arne Slot – I must have done things wrong to upset fans
Head coach Arne Slot says he “must have done a lot of things wrong” for Liverpool fans to be “frustrated” at their current type.
Liverpool have been booed off on Sunday after granting a ninetieth-minute equalizer to Tottenham in a 1-1 draw.
Despite profitable the Premier League lower than 12 months in the past, the Reds’ type of play and a string of disappointing outcomes have led to discontent among the many fanbase.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher mentioned it is going to be “really difficult” for Slot to win again the assist of fans.
Liverpool They are fifth within the league and face Turkish champions Galatasaray within the Champions League at Anfield on Wednesday (20:00 GMT), trailing 1-0 after the primary-leg of their final-16 tie.
“It’s never nice they are frustrated because usually fans are not frustrated after you win,” the Dutchman mentioned.
“So first of all, you’re frustrated yourself and disappointed about the fact that we haven’t won,” mentioned Slot.
“People have told me when I came here that this club is different than other clubs, they will support the manager for such, such, such a long time.
“But if you’re assuming one thing, then I must have done a whole lot of things wrong and that is by no means a pleasant feeling to have, as a result of being within the membership that is all the time so supportive for the supervisor, in good and dangerous occasions, then if they aren’t proud of me, then apparently I’ve done so many things wrong, and that is by no means a pleasant feeling to have.”
He added: “But I additionally know the way the soccer business works. Winning can change loads. That’s what we are attempting to obtain tomorrow night time. And we’re utterly prepared for that, I can inform you that.”
Carragher claimed that Liverpool are a crew of people however Slot disagreed.
“I agree with a whole lot of things Jamie has mentioned all through this entire season. This explicit one, I disagree with him,” said Slot, insisting that his players have never given up.
“A crew that has been given up, a crew of people or a crew that doesn’t work collectively, doesn’t present resilience after our a hundred and twentieth setback this season. That is a little bit of an exaggeration however we have had many.”
And Slot known as on his gamers to embrace the stress as Liverpool look to attain their first Champions League quarter-ultimate since 2022.
The Dutchman admitted that it would be a special moment for him too as he is yet to manage at that stage of the competition.
“It’s an important (recreation). Because it’s the subsequent one. That is a bit too easy. It is all the time the following one that’s an important one,” said Slot. “After Galatasaray, one other huge one is developing in opposition to Brighton with two days relaxation once more. We really feel the significance of this recreation. We are ready to attain the quarter ultimate of the Champions League. That can be particular for me as it might be my first. It can be particular for all of us – we are able to by no means take a Champions League quarter-ultimate without any consideration.”
