Two Liverpool players have given contrasting views on the booing from fans during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Anfield. Midfielder Ryan Gravenberch said the team did not deserve the hostile reaction, while defender Joe Gomez expressed understanding of the supporters' frustrations.
Gravenberch, who scored Liverpool's opener, told TNT Sports: 'To be honest, we need them behind us. OK we didn't win, but I don't really think we deserved this reaction. The fans have to be behind us for the full 90 minutes because when they were behind us in the second half, we were pressing really well.'
However, Gomez acknowledged the fans' discontent, saying: 'We feel it. It's the last thing we want. For us older boys who have experienced so many good times here, it does hurt. I understand the frustration, yeah, 100%. The fans pay their hard-earned money to come and watch us and they're entitled to show their frustration.'
Meanwhile, Liverpool are reportedly targeting Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah. French outlet L'Equipe claims the 24-year-old is 'almost certain' to leave Monaco this summer, with a price tag of around £43.3 million. Liverpool are said to be 'more interested' than other suitors, including Paris Saint-Germain.
Akliouche has made 137 appearances for Monaco, scoring 23 goals and providing 28 assists. This season, he has featured 41 times, scoring four goals and registering eight assists from the right wing and number 10 positions.
