Slot feels complete support from Liverpool owners

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Arne Slot maintains he has the full backing of the Liverpool hierarchy and fans despite a sequence of three consecutive defeats.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he feels complete support from the club's owners and fans. Speaking on Friday, Slot confirmed that sporting director Richard Hughes and chief executive Michael Edwards remain behind him. The Dutchman described the support from supporters as weird but positive, citing their applause following a recent 4-0 loss to Manchester City.

Liverpool sit fifth in the Premier League table after 31 matches, trailing leaders Arsenal by 21 points. The side has lost its last three matches across all competitions, including a 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. Slot noted that the fans continued to sing and clap for the team at the Parc des Princes despite being outplayed for 90 minutes.

According to the Independent, the club hierarchy is aware of the current transitional period. Speculation regarding Slot's future has increased as the team faces a potential season without silverware, per Reuters. Liverpool host Fulham at Anfield on Saturday, aiming to secure a top-five finish for Champions League qualification.

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