Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Anfield triggered a chorus of boos that manager Arne Slot struggled to defuse. Gravenberch scored after six minutes, yet Enzo Fernandez’s equaliser sparked a Chelsea comeback, leaving Liverpool with a paltry 0.51 xG –their lowest home figure since March 2021. The result adds to a season in which they have dropped nine points from winning positions at Anfield.

Last summer’s record £446.5m spending spree raised expectations after Slot secured the league title in his debut season. This campaign, however, has seen the squad plagued by injuries and a lack of cutting edge, prompting Slot to admit he cannot win back the crowd this term. He insisted a successful transfer window could produce a “different team” for next season.

Fans also vented frustration at the substitution of 17‑year‑old Rio Ngumoha, whom Slot removed after a muscle cramp. Ngumoha had provided an assist, but Slot argued the player was unable to sustain 50‑60 % effort. With the draw leaving Liverpool ninth in the table, the manager’s plea for patience underscores a season that may only be salvaged by summer reinforcements.