Head coach Arne Slot says he “must have done a lot of things wrong” for Liverpool fans to be “frustrated” at their current type.
Liverpool have been booed off on Sunday after conceding a ninetieth-minute equaliser to Tottenham in a 1-1 draw.
Despite successful the Premier League lower than 12 months in the past, the Reds’ model of play and a string of disappointing outcomes have led to discontent among the many fanbase.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher mentioned it will likely be “really difficult” for Slot to win again the help of fans.
Liverpool are fifth within the league and face Turkish champions Galatasaray within the Champions League at Anfield on Wednesday (20:00 GMT), trailing 1-0 after the primary-leg of their final-16 tie.
“It’s never nice they are frustrated because usually fans are not frustrated after you win,” the Dutchman mentioned.
“So first of all, you’re frustrated yourself and disappointed about the fact that we haven’t won,” mentioned Slot.
“People have told me when I came here that this club is different than other clubs, they will support the manager for such, such, such a long time.
“But if you’re supposing one thing, then I must have done a whole lot of things wrong and that is by no means a pleasant feeling to have, as a result of being within the membership that is at all times so supportive for the supervisor, in good and unhealthy instances, then if they don’t seem to be pleased with me, then apparently I’ve done so many things wrong, and that is by no means a pleasant feeling to have.”
He added: “But I additionally understand how the soccer trade works. Winning can change rather a lot. That’s what we are attempting to obtain tomorrow night time. And we’re utterly prepared for that, I can inform you that.”
Carragher claimed that Liverpool are a workforce of people however Slot disagreed.
“I agree with a whole lot of things Jamie has mentioned all through this entire season. This explicit one, I disagree with him,” said Slot, insisting that his players have never given up.
“A workforce that has given up, a workforce of people or a workforce that doesn’t work collectively, doesn’t present resilience after our a hundred and twentieth setback this season. That is a little bit of an exaggeration however we have had many.”
And Slot known as on his gamers to embrace the stress as Liverpool look to attain their first Champions League quarter-remaining since 2022.
The Dutchman admitted that it would be a special moment for him too as he is yet to manage at that stage of the competition.
“It’s a very powerful (sport). Because it’s the subsequent one. That is a bit too easy. It is at all times the following one that’s a very powerful one, ” said Slot. “After Galatasaray, one other large one is developing towards Brighton with two days relaxation once more. We really feel the significance of this sport. We are in a position to attain the quarter remaining of the Champions League. That can be particular for me as it might be my first. It can be particular for all of us – we will by no means take a Champions League quarter-remaining as a right.”
