Arne Slot offers curious response to question over 'harsh' fan criticism
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesArne SlotArne Slot has faced a lot of criticism from some Liverpool supporters this season, with many having been calling for him to be fired and replaced with former midfielder Xabi AlonsoArne Slot during a press conference on Friday(Image: LFC)Arne Slot said that it is not his job to judge whether he has been harshly criticized for Liverpool's underperformance this season.Slot has come in for a lot of flak from some Liverpool supporters this season, many of whom have been calling for him to be fired for several months. Liverpool won the Premier League in Slot's first season in charge but is guaranteed to end this campaign without silverware, after a disappointing title defense, as well as heavy defeats to exit the Champions League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup.Despite all of that, Slot is expected to lead Liverpool into the 2026-27 campaign, with FSG remaining unwavering in its support of the head coach who led the team to the title last season.READ MORE: Liverpool receives Didi Hamann warning over what could happen if Arne Slot staysREAD MORE: Liverpool transfer news as Richard Hughes 'agrees' exit and Andy Robertson 'offer received'FSG accepts that there are extraordinary mitigating circumstances behind Liverpool's difficult season, which began a matter of weeks after player Diogo Jota died in a car crash in Spain while journeying back to England for the start of pre-season.Slot was asked in a press conference ahead of Sunday's game against Manchester United whether he feels as though the criticism of him as an individual has been too harsh."I think it is for you guys to judge if I have been too harshly judged by many people," Slot said.
I'm not in this job to judge whether I'm criticized too harshly. That's not the way I spend my time on a daily basis."Liverpool had a 100 per cent record in the Premier League during April(Image: Gareth Copley, Getty Images)Despite the season being disappointing on the whole, Liverpool has won its last three Premier League games to virtually secure Champions League qualification for next season.Victories over Fulham, Everton and Crystal Palace have given the Reds an eight-point cushion inside the top five, but Slot said the team has not been playing at its best level despite April's 100 per cent win rate in the league."I think we can be on a much higher level than we are on now," Slot said.
"The results are very positive, but we can play much better – we've shown that already, but in many games this season we've been very unlucky with the outcome.READ MORE: Arne Slot issues Alisson fitness update ahead of Liverpool trip to Man UtdREAD MORE: Arne Slot issues Mohamed Salah update after Liverpool confirmed injury status"In the last three games, I wouldn't say we did not deserve to win, but we've been more lucky than we've ever been this season."This team is capable of much more. That hasn't been the situation throughout the whole season and the amount of players we are missing is very extreme."The good thing is we only play once a week – I would prefer to play the Champions League semi-finals, of course – but that means the players who constantly have to play are a bit better rested for the games at the weekend."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCArne Slot