‘We feel it’ – Joe Gomez reacts to boos from Liverpool supporters
‘We feel it’ – Joe Gomez reacts to boos from Liverpool supporters Joe Gomez has spoken honestly about the growing frustration among Liverpool supporters after the disappointing 1-1 draw against Chelsea, admitting the reaction from Anfield “hurts” the players following another difficult performance. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY The atmosphere turned sour during the second half when Rio Ngumoha was substituted by Arne Slot, with boos heard around the stadium as Liverpool once again struggled to control a match they had started brightly.
Speaking via The Independent after the game, the England international admitted the dressing room fully understands supporter frustration. Joe Gomez responds to Liverpool boos “We feel it, it’s the last thing we want,” said Gomez. The defender continued: “For us older boys who have experienced so many good times here it does hurt.
If it didn’t then you shouldn’t still be here. ” Our longest serving player was a lot more philosophical about the motives for the booing, compared to Ryan Gravenberch’s response after the match . The 28-year-old also revealed there have already been serious conversations internally following recent performances.
“There’s frustrations and there’s been plenty of voices and discussions and meetings from different people – staff, players. ” Gomez then made Liverpool’s immediate objective crystal clear. “Black and white now, we need Champions League football, that’s the objective.
” That honesty will probably resonate with supporters because, despite Liverpool still sitting fourth, confidence around the team is visibly draining. Gomez defends Ngumoha substitution and Slot style The academy graduate also defended Slot’s controversial decision to substitute Ngumoha, explaining the teenager was physically struggling late in the match. “Rio he’s young and he played in the high-intense game… physically, he was tired.