Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch has expressed his belief that the team did not warrant the boos from supporters following Saturday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Anfield.
Gravenberch's Reaction to Fan Frustration
Gravenberch opened the scoring with a superb strike after just five minutes, but Enzo Fernandez equalised with a low free-kick that crept in at the Kop end. Frustration among Reds fans was evident when manager Arne Slot substituted Rio Ngumoha for Alexander Isak midway through the second half, and many booed again at the final whistle.
Addressing the jeering, Gravenberch told TNT Sports: "To be honest, we need them (the fans) 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. We need them. Hopefully they wouldn't do it again in the next two games."
Disappointment at Dropped Points
Turning to the failure to hold onto the lead, Gravenberch said: "Yes, of course we are (disappointed) because we have to share the points. We wanted the three points but obviously they are a very good team, who play well here, so in the end I do think they deserved a point as well. We created chances, with a couple coming from Dom (Szoboszlai). If we had been a bit luckier, those would've gone in. In the end, we didn't make it so we are a bit disappointed."
Gravenberch added: "It hasn't been a great season from us. There are still two games left so we have to try to win those to secure our Champions League spot."
