I must have done things wrong if fans not happy – Slot
Head coach Arne Slot says he “must have done a lot of things wrong” for Liverpool fans to be “frustrated” with the club’s recent form.
Liverpool were booed off on Sunday after conceding a 90th-minute equaliser to Tottenham in a 1-1 draw.
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Despite winning the Premier League less than 12 months ago, the Reds’ style of play and a string of disappointing results have led to discontent among the fanbase.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher said it will be “really difficult” for Slot to win back the support of fans.
Liverpool are fifth in the league and face Turkish champions Galatasaray in the Champions League at Anfield on Wednesday (20:00 GMT), trailing 1-0 after the first leg of their last-16 tie.
“It’s never nice that they are frustrated because usually fans are not frustrated after you win,” the Dutchman said.
“So first of all, you are frustrated yourself and disappointed that we haven’t won.”
“People told me when I came here that this club is different from others, that they support the manager for a very long time.
“But if you assume that, then I must have done a lot of things wrong. That is never a nice feeling to have, especially at a club that is always supportive of the manager in good and bad times. If they are not happy with me, then apparently I have done many things wrong.”
He added: “But I also know how the football industry works. Winning can change a lot. That is what we are trying to achieve tomorrow night, and we are completely ready for that.”
Carragher claimed Liverpool are a team of individuals, but Slot disagreed.
“I agree with a lot of things Jamie has said this season. On this one, I disagree,” said Slot, insisting his players have never given up.
“A team that has given up, a team of individuals or a team that does not work together does not show resilience after so many setbacks this season. That might be an exaggeration, but we have had many.”
Slot called on his players to embrace the pressure as Liverpool aim to reach their first Champions League quarter-final since 2022.
The Dutchman admitted it would also be a special moment for him, as he is yet to manage at that stage of the competition.
“It is the most important game because it is the next one. That may sound simple, but the next game is always the most important,” said Slot.
“After Galatasaray, another big one comes against Brighton with only two days’ rest. We understand the importance of this game.
Reaching the Champions League quarter-final would be special for me as it would be my first. It would be special for all of us. You can never take a Champions League quarter-final for granted.”
Robertson: We are frustrated by lack of consistency
Meanwhile, Andy Robertson stressed the need for Liverpool to find consistency, with eight Premier League games remaining.
“I think we are all frustrated that we cannot find consistency because last season that is what set us apart from everyone. That is why we won the league quite comfortably,” the 32-year-old said.
The Liverpool left-back declined to address his future, saying the focus remains on a “massive Champions League game”, with time to discuss next steps later.
Robertson, who has made 371 appearances for Liverpool since joining from Hull City for KSh1.48B (£8M) in 2017, is out of contract this summer and came close to joining Tottenham Hotspur in January.
