Arne Slot has openly taken the blame for Liverpool’s worrying spiral of form, admitting he feels “guilty” and insisting the improvement has to start with him. After the Reds’ painful 3-0 defeat at Anfield to Nottingham Forest, Slot didn’t hide from the moment, as Softfootball earlier reported that he took responsibility for the defeat.
And once again in his Champions League pre-match interview, as revealed by sports journalist Fabrizio Romano via his official X account, Arne Slot gave a shattering assessment of his performance and the team’s performance ahead of their clash against PSV in what is seen by many as a redemption game.
Slot even admitted he’s surprised by how poor the team has been performing lately. It was a rare moment of blunt honesty from the Dutchman, who usually keeps things a bit more measured.
Fabrizio posted :
Arne Slot: I take the responsibility; I feel guilty for it. As a manager I try to lead by example and try even harder. To be honest I didn’t expect to be in this situation, the way we go about it tactically and the quality of players we have.
The situation with the recent results is not acceptable. It’s a situation you don’t want to have, particularly if you work at Liverpool.
Now it’s time to start winning matches again but you have to do a lot of things to do. The simple thinigs we must do better.
Calling the recent run not acceptable, Slot reminded everyone of the standards expected at Liverpool. It’s a situation you don’t want to have, particularly if you work at Liverpool, and the numbers tell the same story.
Liverpool sit twelfth in the Premier League table after losing six of their last eight matches, a stretch of form that has quickly ramped up pressure on Slot’s shoulders.
The manager stressed the need to return to the basics that made Liverpool competitive earlier in the season. He pointed to defensive slips, shaky set-piece defending, and a midfield that too often feels a step slow as key issues dragging the team down.
Despite the storm brewing around the club, Slot insists he’s fully committed to fixing the mess. He urged accountability from every player and staff member but also knows fans are becoming restless and patience isn’t endless.
With title hopes already fading, the next few weeks might decide not just Liverpool’s season but also Slot’s future on Merseyside.
