Only three Liverpool players bothered to thank the travelling support after last-gasp Chelsea defeat - journalist

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Liverpool were defeated 2-1 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in a game which disappointed fans and travelling supporters.It was an evening that had started poorly with a Moises Caicedo stunner putting the Reds behind early, which was only responded to in the second half by a Cody Gakpo equaliser.However, it was the young Brazilian star Estevao Willian who would get the last laugh for Enzo Maresca’s side, slotting in a chance at the far post in the 96th minute to take the victory for the home side.This was a third straight defeat in all competitions for the Reds and a second defeat in the Premier League, which has meant that Arsenal have now taken a one-point lead at the top of the table.All three games have taken place away from home, with Liverpool supporters travelling to London twice and Turkey once to see three very underwhelming and poor displays from a team that usually promises entertainment.Photo by Michael Steele/Getty ImagesVirgil van Dijk, Alexis Mac Allister and Federico Chiesa thanked Liverpool supportersThere were many individual performances that can be picked up on in this game, but once again, it seems that the team are just lacking that balance and belief to go out and win games.The amount of money and travel chaos faced by supporters coming to Chelsea for tonight’s game, and even for the amount spent on the previous two games, should at least motivate these players into putting on a great performance, but clearly not.READ MORE: Liverpool fans are all saying the same thing about Alexis Mac Allister’s performance vs ChelseaBut worse still is that most of the players did not even stay behind to thank the supporters, with Arne Slot only joined by three players, one being an unused substitute.In an X post from journalist Lewis Steele, the reporter pointed out that only Virgil van Dijk, Alexis Mac Allister, and Federico Chiesa joined the manager to thank the away fans.Steele wrote: “Virgil van Dijk, Arne Slot, Alexis Mac Allister and Federico Chiesa go over to the away end at full time to applaud the fans who have fought through train chaos to be here. Most of the rest all straight down the tunnel.”Virgil van Dijk, Arne Slot, Alexis Mac Allister and Federico Chiesa go over to the away end at full time to applaud the fans who have fought through train chaos to be here.

Most the rest all straight down the tunnel.— Lewis Steele (@LewisSteele_) October 4, 2025 View Tweet The fact that the majority of the team headed to the tunnel is incredibly disrespectful towards the fans, especially after the trouble they had getting to the game itself due to the weather.It is incredibly disappointing to see stalwart players and new signings not show appreciation just because they lost and put on a poor showing.A hard reset for Liverpool is neededEven this small gesture, which was not fulfilled, is telling as to where the mentality of the squad is at before the international break, and it needs to be fixed quickly.Why they are unable to respond to defeat properly is baffling, given the talent in the squad.The point about balance has been overdone, and it is clearly much more than that; it seems that tactics in the second half, when things are tough, just come down to throwing every attacker on.There is obviously depth in that area, but it has become clear in the recent games that it is not enough.Slot last season was able to find the right and clever adjustments to turn games around, but now it feels he has one trick up his sleeve, which is now anticipated by the opposition.A reset of tactics in the second half and approach to games is needed, but there needs to be some hard conversations about how they turn around their form.