Joe Gomez reveals Liverpool dressing room feelings on Anfield boos after Chelsea stalemate
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The defender has experienced the highs and lows of being a Red but admitted that Saturday's Anfield jeers hurt him and his team-mates at the end of what has been a bruising campaignJoe Gomez said the boos from the Anfield crowd have hurt this seasonJoe Gomez said the Liverpool dressing room has been hurt by the boos directed at the team from the Anfield crowd this season, but added he can understand supporters’ frustrations.The defender came on for the latter stages of Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Chelsea, a match that again drew a stinging rebuke from the home fans, who booed loudly at the full-time whistle.Fans were frustrated by what they felt was a tepid, risk-averse performance from Arne Slot ’s side, after the Reds squandered an early goal and allowed Chelsea to grow in ascendancy throughout the game. It's the last thing we want,” the 28-year-old told reporters at Anfield on Saturday.
We want to make it right.“It's just a reaction to the whole year, and that's fair enough. It’s not a case of giving over.”The speed of Liverpool’s play this season has been a bone of contention with fans, especially in comparison to the high-octane style of Slot’s predecessor.
In comparison, the Dutchman’s approach can at times feel pedestrian.However, Gomez said there has been a clear stylistic deviation since Jurgen Klopp’s exit, which results in greater control and led Liverpool to the title last season, but typically produces fewer explosive moments.“I think we have to remember that tactically we made a step last year which was very effective and one of the strengths of our coaching staff is to adapt every game and try and expose and overload in certain areas and that that is a different style to the faster pace,” said the former Charlton man.Slot's decision to replace Ngumoha was booed on Saturday at Anfield“We get that sometimes it's not as fluid or as high intensity on the ball as always. We expect to dominate possession percentage-wise in any game we’re in, but that isn't always high-paced, trying to thread the ball in behind and score.”Slot's decision to replace Rio Ngumoha in the 67th minute also drew the ire of Liverpool fans, resulting in vociferous boos.