Arne Slot 'understands' Liverpool fans' boos after Burnley draw - ESPN

LIVERPOOL, England — Arne Slot said he «completely understands» the frustration of the Liverpool fans who booed the team following Saturday's 1-1 draw with Burnley in the Premier League.

Florian Wirtz gave the hosts the lead at Anfield before Marcus Edwards levelled the scoring in the second half.

The result means Liverpool have now failed to beat any of the league's three newly promoted sides at Anfield this term, with just one win in their last four league games. While they remain fourth in the table, they are now just one point above fifth-placed Manchester United.

«Yeah, in my head it wasn't booing but in my head it was frustration as well,» Slot said when asked about the reaction of the Anfield crowd.

«So if we are Liverpool and we play against Burnley, who we have to give credit to for defending, clearing balls off the line, all the things you want to see if you are the Burnley manager, trying everything to prevent us scoring.

»But if you, as Liverpool, are not disappointed by having a draw at home to Burnley then something is completely wrong. I completely understand the frustration. I have the same frustrations and the players definitely have the same frustrations as the fans."

Saturday's result was the third time Liverpool have dropped points from winning positions in the Premier League this season. It came despite Slot's side registering 32 shots at goal, including 11 on target, and an expected goals (xG) total of 2.95 — their highest in the league this season.

Liverpool also had 73% of possession against a Burnley side languishing in 19th position, with just 14 points from 22 games.

Slot added: «It's not for the first time, it is usually frustrating. They come in different fashions. Sometimes it is that we are