‘We fight on’ – Slot on Liverpool’s recent struggles

Arne Slot says he and his Liverpool players will “fight on” amid a woeful run of form.

The Reds have lost nine of the last 12 games in all competitions, the latest of which was a 4-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday night.

But Slot says his conversations with those in charge of the club have been no different to the past.

“We’ve had the same conversations that we’ve had since I’ve been here,” Slot said.

“We fight on and we try to improve. That’s what we all try.

“But the conversations have been the same as for the last one-and-a-half years.”

Slot, whose side take on West Ham on Sunday, also denied that he feels let down by his players, insisting that individuals are not to blame.

“No, not at all,” he said.

“Although I do agree that our standards have not been at the level we are used to and we want.

“We think we can play better than we do.

“Last season when we did really well there was a lot of focus on certain individuals and I always said it should be about the team. The team makes the individuals look very good.

“And if the opposite is happening we should also look at the team and not the individuals.

“That’s what it’s about for me.”

Slot could be without Hugo Ekitike for the clash with the Hammers, however.