Liverpool boss Arne Slot stated he feels "complete support" from the club and fans on Friday. The team is enduring a difficult period, having lost their last three matches across all competitions and trailing 2-0 in their Champions League quarter-finals. Liverpool also faces pressure in the Premier League, clinging to fifth place.
Slot confirmed that sporting director Richard Hughes and chief executive Michael Edwards are behind him. "I feel a lot of support. Not only from the owners but from Richard and Michael," Slot told reporters. He also noted fan support, citing instances where supporters sang "We love Liverpool" after losses. "The club knows the period of time we're in and in the meantime I feel complete support."
A group of fans plans protests at Anfield against the owners due to proposed ticket price hikes. In 2016, fan protests led to a reversal of ticket price increases. Slot hopes the atmosphere at Anfield will remain supportive. "I've always felt support in good and bad times. I hope even in protest that they can be as helpful as they have always been for us."
On the injury front, goalkeeper Alisson remains sidelined. However, Slot expressed optimism about striker Alexander Isak, who made a brief cameo against PSG after a three-month absence. "To have him back is really nice... hopefully we can grow his minutes," Slot said of the player's return.