Wayne Rooney 'worried' after seeing Liverpool fans' angry reaction to Arne Slot decision
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCLiverpool's dismal season season continued as it dropped points against Chelsea, and Wayne Rooney has expressed his fears after seeing how fans reacted to Arne Slot at AnfieldWayne Rooney has expressed his fears for Liverpool after fans booed during the draw with Chelsea(Image: BBC Sport)Wayne Rooney has admitted he’s worried about Liverpool, having seen fans react angrily to Arne Slot during Saturday’s draw with Chelsea.The Reds dropped yet more points at home in what has been a dismal season as they drew 1-1 with a Chelsea side that had lost its last six league games. The result means Liverpool is still yet to secure Champions League qualification, setting up what could be a very nervy final couple of games.The full-time whistle was greeted by boos, although the loudest reaction came during the game when Slot decided to substitute Rio Ngumoha, who once again impressed on just his third league start.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Ouedraogo interest, Gordon talks, Chelsea reactionREAD MORE: How many points Liverpool needs for Champions League qualification after Chelsea setbackThe decision elicited an angry response from supporters before they broke out in applause for Ngumoha, with Slot admitting afterwards that he expected his call to be greeted in that manner.That wasn’t the only thing that left Rooney concerned though, and the former Manchester United and Everton star fears Liverpool fans may have had enough.“There was a lot of worrying times, which there has been all season if I’m being honest,” Rooney told the BBC’s Match of the Day.Arne Slot was booed by Liverpool fans after substituting Rio Ngumoha against Chelsea(Image: Getty Images)“They haven’t got an identity of how they play, players don’t look as though they’re interested to play for the team, and the fans are realizing that.“We saw it with Rio going off.
The Liverpool fans normally give players time, the managers time, they’re patient with them, but I think they’re starting to lose their patience.”Responding to the boos, Slot admitted he could understand the fans’ frustration, but revealed that Ngumoha himself felt as though he might have needed to come off."I don't think it was some of them - there were a lot that didn't agree with the change which is completely understandable,” Slot told TNT Sports.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world."He was having problems with his muscles and when I asked him he said he was not sure he could continue.
I knew this would be the reaction because he is such a good player. I am the manager and I need to make decisions."Knowing why makes it more sense for people."Liverpool still needs three points in order to secure a top-five finish, and Champions League qualification to go with it, with a trip to Aston Villa up next on Friday.Thereafter, Brentford visits Anfield for what could prove to be a nervy final day if the Reds drop more points at Villa Park, with Bournemouth lurking four points behind after a win at Fulham.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCWayne RooneyArne Slot