"Liverpool's not a sacking club. Liverpool are different from almost every club in European football - the manager is the king, the manager gets time. I have always been in the camp that you stick with the manager. I'm angry with the players, if I'm totally honest. But it does get to a stage for any manager at a club where it's untenable. It can't go on any longer. I'm not quite there yet, but I know others are."
"Alisson's injured a lot now, he doesn't play so much. But you watch Van Dijk now, not the same player, and Mo Salah looks like his legs have gone. I don't like criticising them, and I think some of the criticism of them this season as players has been harsh. You always look for leaders in your team to step up when things are not going well."
Liverpool lost 4-1 to PSV at Anfield in the Champions League. Liverpool have lost nine of their past 12 matches in all competitions, representing their worst run since the 1953-54 relegation season. The club traditionally gives managers time and is not typically a sacking club. Manager Arne Slot is struggling amid the poor results. Players are being urged to shoulder responsibility and for leaders to step up. Alisson has suffered frequent injuries, Virgil van Dijk is not at his previous level, and Mohamed Salah, now 33, appears to have lost his pace and effectiveness.
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