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The mood at Anfield is extremely gloomy after a 1−4 home defeat to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.

With each successive failure of Liverpool, more and more fans are demanding the resignation of Dutch specialist Arne Slot, who is writing a very shameful story since the beginning of the season.

The Reds have suffered 9 defeats in their last 12 matches in all competitions. This is Liverpool’s worst run since the 1953−1954 season, and at that time, the British Prime Minister was still… Winston Churchill.

Liverpool’s head coach Arne Slot feels that the club’s management still believes in him despite a defeat in the Champions League match against PSV (1:4).

«I feel safe, I have great support from the people above. Of course, it would be nice to change the situation and secure a win, but when you are working as a coach and things are not going well, it’s normal that questions arise. I am satisfied with my position.

We talk a lot with the management. They support the team and me, and we have these conversations, but they don’t call me every minute of the day to say they trust me. During regular conversations, I feel this trust. But I haven’t talked to them after this match yet, so we’ll see,» quotes Slot The Guardian.

Arsenal’s head coach Mikel Arteta commented on the victory over Bayern Munich (3:1) during the 5th round of the main stage of the Champions League.

«I have to praise our players because, in my opinion, they played an incredible match against the best team in Europe. Each of us individually played a tremendous role in solving the challenges posed by such teams.

The players know how hard we work on preparing for each match. We know that very small details decide everything. We started the week really well by winning against Tottenham at home. Today we achieved another hugely important victory, but nothing more than that. So far, we are very stable in this competition, but it is just the beginning,» Arteta is quoted as saying by Sky Sports.

Tottenham’s head coach Thomas Frank named PSG midfielder Vitinha as one of the main contenders for the Ballon d’Or. In the fifth round match of the main stage of the Champions League against Spurs, the Portuguese scored a hat-trick, and the Parisians secured a comeback victory with a score of 5:3.

«Today I saw more traits of the team I want to build, we want to build. More character, individuality, aggressiveness. These are three qualities that any team must have, regardless of the style, way of playing, or chosen scheme.

We played against a very serious team, where there is already one Ballon d’Or winner, and in my opinion, the next winner of this award plays in midfield — Vitinha. Wow, what a player,» Frank told Sky Sports.

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher commented on rumors about the possible resignation of Arne Slot after the team’s loss in the 5th round of the Champions League group stage to PSV (1−4).

«Liverpool isn’t a club that constantly fires coaches. Here, the head coach is like a king; coaches are given time. I’m mad at the players. I don’t like to criticize them. But van Dijk has become a mediocre central defender, just as I was. Mohamed Salah has lost confidence in his actions,» said Carragher on CBS Sports.

Bayern midfielder Joshua Kimmich shared his thoughts after the Champions League match loss to Arsenal (1−3).

«I think PSG was our toughest opponent, especially because of how they play football. Arsenal is completely different. They rely on set-pieces. They like to play long passes. Against PSG, it was more of a football game. Today, it wasn’t so much about football, it was about managing the game,» Kimmich told TNT Sports.

Marseille’s head coach Roberto De Zerbi commented on forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s contribution in the main round match of the Champions League against Newcastle (2:1). The Gabonese scored two goals, helping the Provençals secure a comeback victory.

«Apart from the first ten minutes when we seemed to be in the clouds, we had a good match. We had a lot of chances. We hardly suffered and played well. I am satisfied, satisfied with the players — Bakola, Vermeren, Weah, Rulli... They had a good match.

I saw him in good shape in the first half. He doesn’t need to prove anything to anyone. His only flaw is that he’s 37 years old. I hope he can play for another 10 years because he truly is a great champion,» De Zerbi told RMC Sport.

The head coach of Bayern, Vincent Kompany, shared his expectations ahead of the 5th round main stage match of the Champions League against London Arsenal.

«We won the first four matches — that was important. So far, we have successfully accomplished the tasks set before us, and we hope it will continue this way. But playing against this team will be the toughest challenge we have right now. And this pleases us — this is exactly why we’re here, this is what we want,» quotes Kompany the official UEFA site.

Everton defender Idrissa Gueye has apologized for a clash with teammate Michael Keane during the 12th round match of the English Premier League against Manchester United.

«First of all, I would like to apologize to my teammate Michael Keane. I take full responsibility for my reaction to what happened on the field. I also apologize to my teammates, coaches, fans, and the club. What happened does not reflect the values I stand for. Emotions can take control, but nothing can justify such behavior. I promise it won’t happen again,» Gueye wrote on social media.

The head coach of Manchester United, Ruben Amorim, expressed disagreement with referee Tony Harrington’s decision to dismiss Everton defender Idrissa Gueye for a scuffle with teammate Michael Keane in the 13th minute of their face-to-face match in the 12th round of the English championship.

“Arguing is not bad. It doesn’t mean they don’t respect each other. I disagree with this dismissal, arguments with teammates are possible. I hope that my players, when they lose the ball, argue with each other. They shouldn’t be dismissed for this, but they show in many matches that they are capable of doing so,” Amorim’s words are quoted by Manchester Evening News.

Everton sensationally defeated Manchester United away in the 12th round of the English Championship.

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