Arne Slot reacts to Liverpool criticism and shares lesson he learned this season
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Liverpool boss Arne Slot has been speaking about his future in more depth after making clear before facing Aston Villa that he will remain with the Premier League side next seasonLiverpool head coach Arne Slot during a press conference.(Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Arne Slot has insisted that he has never considered stepping away from Liverpool despite the intense criticism he has received this season amid a tough title defense at Anfield.Still requiring another three points to confirm qualification for the Champions League, the Reds have endured an underwhelming 12 months, with a need for more changes clear when the summer arrives.Online, the criticism of Slot has been particularly fierce in some quarters, despite the obvious mitigations for the team's struggles, while there have been boos inside Anfield at times too, including last weekend during and after the 1-1 draw with Chelsea.READ MORE: Arne Slot sends defiant response as Liverpool boss asked if he will be in charge next seasonREAD MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Salah return, Slot addresses future, Diomande admission"I have always wanted to carry on," Slot said, via the Liverpool ECHO."I have never once thought what you are suggesting because, as I have said many times, I think this club is in a much better place next season than this season because of what I have already said 150 times."Even this season, there was a lot to play for. Others would point out that the Reds have been unfortunate with injuries and hampered by a squad that still needs significant strengthening."I am 47, so I am not 12 anymore," Slot continued.
"I have been playing professional football since I was 16, maybe not at the level I am at here now, but I am used to the fact that people sometimes think you are a very good football player and sometimes don’t like you so much."It is the same as a manager. I don’t act differently.
I can have a clear mind and do the things I want to do."I don’t know how I have to say this in English perfectly but there is no reason to think that it is not going to be the situation (him staying at Liverpool next season)."It is all about you guys who are talking about this and probably social media even more. I don’t know how I have to describe it in the perfect way."