Liverpool's defeat to Manchester United on Sunday was just the latest low point in the reigning Premier League champions' campaign. The Reds fell to a 3-2 loss at Old Trafford that saw their bitter rivals officially secure Champions League football for next season.
The disappointing defeat did little to harm Liverpool's own pursuit of European football, with Arne Slot's side needing just four points from their final three games to confirm their qualification. However, another dismal performance has worn thin on much of the fanbase ahead of a summer where they will say goodbye to club icons Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson. Complaints within the Reds' inner circle have been discussed as Slot's post-game actions were plastered online. Mirror Football takes a look at the biggest stories coming out of Anfield.
Complaints Revealed
Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko scored in the first 14 minutes to ensure Liverpool went into half-time down 2-0. The Reds came out with vigour as Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo scored within nine minutes of each other before Kobbie Mainoo's 74th-minute strike clinched the victory. Ibrahima Konate revealed that complaints were made in the Liverpool dressing room around not winning enough challenges and displaying a stronger mentality.
The France international explained: "It was just about the mentality. In the first half we lost many challenges on the pitch. When it was 50-50, most of them Manchester United won them on the pitch. But in the second half we just had to change it and change the mentality. This is what we have done and that's why we scored two good goals with our pressing, with our aggressiveness. But we needed a little bit more."
Slot Causes Stir
As Slot walked back to the tunnel after full-time with his head down, he was subjected to heckles from United fans. While he stopped short of verbally hitting back, the Dutchman responded with a simple hand gesture, showing six fingers to the supporters. The Reds boss seemed to signify the six Champions League titles Liverpool have won in footage that was posted on social media. Slot wasn't alone when biting back at the United faithful. Dominik Szoboszlai pointed to the gold Premier League badge on the sleeve of his shirt following full-time, with Liverpool's status as champions soon coming to an end.
