Arne Slot explains Rio Ngumoha decision in defiant message to Kop boo boys

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Enzo Fernandez restored parity for the Blues 10 minutes before half-time.The 17-year-old was replaced by Alexander Isak midway through the second half as Liverpool went in search of a winner, but the decision to take off the young attacker prompted a significant chorus of boos from home supporters.But speaking after the game, Slot explained that Ngumoha was struggling with muscle cramps and admitted he wasn't sure he could continue.READ MORE: Ryan Gravenberch slams Liverpool fans' boos after Chelsea draw - 'We didn't deserve it'"I don't think it was some of them - there were a lot that didn't agree with the change which is completely understandable," the Dutchman told TNT Sports when he was asked about the jeers."He was having problems with his muscles and when I asked him he said he was not sure he could continue. It completely makes sense people are disappointed if Liverpool don't win," he said.Gravenberch, though, argued that Liverpool's players didn't deserve such a reaction.

He told TNT Sports: "To be honest, we need them (the fans) behind us."OK we didn't win, but I don't really think we deserved this [reaction]. The fans have to be behind us for the full 90 minutes because when they were behind us in the second half, we were pressing really well.

Hopefully they wouldn't do it again in the next two games."Join our LFC WhatsApp community and get all the latest LFC news, views, transfer gossip and more, as it happens We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like.