Under-fire Liverpool boss Arne Slot said he feels “complete support” from the club and the fans, even as his team endures a torrid run of form and supporters plan protests over rising ticket prices. The Dutchman’s side have lost their last three matches across all competitions, crashing out of the FA Cup to Manchester City while they trail Paris St Germain 2-0 in their Champions League quarterfinals. With Liverpool clinging to fifth place in the Premier League – the final Champions League qualification spot – and Chelsea breathing down their necks one point behind, Saturday’s home clash with Fulham takes on added significance.
Asked if he feels support from the Liverpool hierarchy, Slot told reporters on Friday that the club’s sporting director Richard Hughes and chief executive Michael Edwards are behind him. Not only from the owners but from Richard and Michael … But as weird as it might sound, I also feel the support from the fans,” Slot told reporters. I’ve said many times, the club knows the period of time we’re in, and in the meantime I feel complete support.” Meanwhile, a group of fans are planning protests against the owners at Anfield due to the proposed hikes in ticket prices.
In 2016, about 10,000 supporters headed for the exits during a Premier League game in protest against a proposal to increase ticket prices significantly, after which the American owners bowed to pressure and backed down. But Slot hopes Anfield’s famous atmosphere will not be affected. I hope even in protest that they can be as helpful as they have always been for us.” Slot also praised Andy Robertson after Liverpool announced on Thursday that the veteran defender would be leaving Anfield after a nine-year spell.
The Scotland captain, out of contract at the end of the season, has dropped down the pecking order since the arrival of left-back Milos Kerkez. Still a lot, but not as much as he was used to.”
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