Rousing the Kop

Joe Gomez explains how Liverpool can bring an end to the boos at Anfield

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If Liverpool want the boos to stop, they have to give supporters something better. Photo Credit: Getty Images/Carl Recine Joe Gomez says there is only one way to get Liverpool fans back onsideGomez only came on in the 77th minute, so the criticism after the Chelsea game should not really fall on him.But as one of the most experienced players in the squad, he still fronted up with a considered response.Asked whether the widespread booing was aimed at Arne Slot, he responded (via Liverpool Echo): “I can’t engage or give you a guide on that but, fundamentally, if we win the game, there’s no boos so that’s the bit that we have to do and that’s all we can try and affect.”Gomez did not dismiss the frustration, and he did not try to dress it up as something it was not.



Liverpool fans are unhappy because the results and performances have not been good enough.Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty ImagesThe atmosphere at Anfield has turned because supporters are not seeing enough fight, quality or direction from the team.He added: “I understand the frustration, yeah, 100%. I hope you could see the urgency that we want to win.”Joe Gomez says Liverpool players must rally around each otherAfter addressing the performance, Gomez discussed the efforts to instil the Liverpool culture — if it even still exists — in new players.

We have to just do our best to rally around each other and try to get the boys’ heads in the right direction.” Who was Liverpool’s best player in Saturday’s disappointing draw with Chelsea? Some good amongst the bad Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images Gomez is Liverpool’s longest-serving player, and he has lived through the highs and lows at Anfield.