Peter Crouch warns FSG over Arne Slot as Liverpool fans make feelings clear

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Liverpool were booed off at full-time after a 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Anfield and TNT Sports pundit Peter Crouch believes 'conversations are going to have to be had' in the boardroom over Arne Slot's futurePeter Crouch has acknowledged the Liverpool fans' frustration with the way the season has gone(Image: George Wood/Getty Images)Peter Crouch believes 'conversations are going to have to be had' in the Liverpool boardroom after supporters made their frustration clear in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Anfield.The Reds made an ideal start when Ryan Gravenberch curled in a magnificent sixth-minute opener but they were unable to sustain their rhythm and a Chelsea side that had lost their previous six Premier League fixtures equalised in the 35th minute through Enzo Fernandez.Liverpool was booed off at the final whistle while jeers also greeted Arne Slot's decision to substitute Rio Ngumoha in the 67th minute. The head coach subsequently explained he made the controversial substitution because the 17 year old was suffering from cramp.READ MORE: Latest Liverpool injury news and return dates including Konate, Salah, Wirtz, AlissonREAD MORE: Liverpool Transfer News and Rumors Today LIVE: Juventus advances on AlissonThe result edged the defending Premier League champion closer to securing next season's Champions League qualification with three points from their final two matches of the campaign - away to Aston Villa on Friday and at home to Brentford on Sunday, 24th May - mathematically ensuring a top-five finish.However, the display and the supporters' reaction intensified the scrutiny on Slot, who guided the club to title glory in his maiden season in charge after succeeding Jurgen Klopp but whose second campaign, while affected by some circumstances beyond his control, has been challenging, reports the Liverpool Echo.The title holders sit 17 points behind table-topping Arsenal and have endured 18 defeats throughout the season as well as suffering a penalty shoot-out defeat to FA Cup winners Crystal Palace in the Community Shield.

While it's been emphasised that Slot retains the backing of owners FSG, former Anfield favourite Crouch – who netted 42 goals in 134 appearances during his time at the club – reckons crucial discussions will be required.The TNT Sports pundit, speaking following the stalemate with Chelsea, said: "There is an element of that (Slot has 'lost' the fans). There is a bit of slight unrest with the manager at the moment.Arne Slot has been put under pressure over his job at Liverpool(Image: (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images))"Sometimes I think because it was so good under Jurgen Klopp, you've got to park that.

Certainly not of previous seasons, no, and that's disappointing the fans."The fans are very knowledgeable in this stadium and I think they know that is this the direction that we want to go?"I think that's where, certainly in the summer, conversations are going to have to be had about whether we double down and back Arne Slot, or is this the direction we want to go? And they are the questions for upstairs."READ MORE: Unai Emery sends message to Liverpool after Aston Villa drops points in top-five raceREAD MORE: Alisson 'advancing' in talks for Liverpool exit as major transfer dilemma awaitsAddressing the jeers from supporters at full-time, Slot said: "After the game it also makes sense because I don't feel this club should be happy with a 1-1 result against Chelsea."We always aim for a win and if we don't win then we are disappointed, especially in a season where we haven't won a lot or not as much as people expect us to do."It's just building up frustration and that came out probably after half-time, but the players and myself had the same frustration as the fans."The fourth-placed Reds resume their campaign at fifth-placed Villa on Friday evening (8pm kick-off).