Virgil van Dijk says he doesn't like being booed by the Liverpool fans and has called on stronger support from the Reds crowd.
A chorus of discontent echoed around Anfield on Saturday as the defending champions were held to their fourth consecutive Premier League draw, this time against 19th-placed Burnley.
Liverpool had largely dominated the tie in the first half, with Dominik Szoboszlai hitting the bar from a penalty before £116milion man Florian Wirtz broke the deadlock.
But Scott Parker’s side - who had managed just one win and one draw away from home in the league prior to their trip to Anfield - held on for a point after Marcus Edwards' equaliser in the 65th minute.
And while Van Dijk admits there is 'something lacking' in his side, who have failed to beat any of the promoted teams at Anfield this season, he wants the fans to stick with them.
'Frustration is the word which is definitely in my head,' said the Dutchman. 'After 60 minutes, we started to become sloppy and it's not the first time. We have to address that. It's been spoken about already but we have to address it again apparently.
'We have another 48 hours to assess it, ourselves and the staff, and we will debrief and then we have to act. I'd say there is something lacking at the moment and we want to change that.'
'That's the reality and we need support,' he added. 'I don't like boos from my own fans.'
Liverpool's draw against Burnley means they are now 12 games unbeaten but fans are growing restless with the underwhelming style of football.
And Reds boss Arne Slot says he 'completely understands' the frustration in the stands, which had emptied well before full time on Saturday.
'In my head it wasn't booing but in my head it was frustration as well,' Slot said. '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.'
Liverpool are quickly back in action as they travel to Marseille in the Champions League on Wednesday, and could be bolstered by the return of Mohamed Salah after his AFCON ended with Egypt finishing fourth.
Van Dijk says Roberto De Zerbi's teams make football 'very difficult' but the return of Salah will be a boost.
'Mo is a very important member of our squad on and off the pitch,' the Liverpool defender said.
'Unfortunately he couldn't get to the final of the AFCON but when he is back he needs to help us.'
Wayabklmpt
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Yapbdotyz
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you guys should start to play like players wearing Liverpool jerseys, you play like some school boys and demand support from supporters ,tel the likes of Gakop to leave the club with the head coach
pesacemnos
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I hope LFC falls below the top five by the end of the season!
jisbmoprsu
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your football is very boring. the entire team needs a reformation especially the coach.
zaudklntuz
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why they boo 1st is the coach issues, he should go 2nd team captain is not good in command we need player with commitment not player with commit to lose or draw we need team with versatile like klop style of play come back with good strategy never give up and YNWA
jisbmoprsu
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the boos will continue coming until you people start playing with some conviction.
mooklnoptu
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I agree 💯. What should we applaud , that mid table football.
ribabkruy
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wfgrejn
Kwocodile
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If you dont want boos then play like the champions not like a mid table team
Or you can start getting behind your team and start cheering like a true fan. It goes both ways bud
jiobdmpru
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Nothing good will come out of Slot.I hope it's clear Mo Salah is not the problem of Liverpool
Wuadlmnsy
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My captain and Ame Slot Draw please persuade the board to add two midfielders with two defenders we have multiple injured players
wisabckrt
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Play better and we won’t Boo you and the team 😂😂
Wuadlmnsy
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will the sack Ame Slot when guy who understands game tactics and how to substitute.
Yembcinu
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without Salah (the king) Liverpool is now fallen to where...we must believe n respect the one who gifted major trophies in Liverpool 's cabinet
Wuadlmnsy
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Ame Slot should sacked now
viudimtuz
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the fool is old and can't match the petition, he should be sold like yesterday
Sydii
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You play rubbish and you expect to be cheered on....
yapbkopsuz
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slot must go that's it
Nidcdklpz
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If you dont want boos then play like the champions not like a mid table team
AbefeWealth
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while would you tag price in other to identify Florian wirtz bro that's nonsense pls
faaemnory
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you want fans to smile while you play kak? what are players paid for. fans become a laughing stalk by rival fans when the players & manager are reluctant.
Kunal9999
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do something then
laqracka_
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you don't want to be boed? Then stop playing this pathetic football and VVD I think you need to improve
Widbiltz
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VVD has smoked kolos. So we should keep 9n embracing failure from Slot. I guess VVD is sick
Kuwaceks
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We don't like loses and draws, like you don't like boos 😭
Redfan
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Slot has to go....
princehans671
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the coach has no idea of what to do. he should be sacked
liabcoprtz
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we demand win.. not draw.. dutch is for draw... VVD you're not a great players anymore.. wish we could replace you too... even as a Liverpool fan.. why you defend Slot when slot can't figure a Win for ur team how you don't feel embarrassing
ziuacepsyz
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sack slot
Lakbdektu
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No one will support or tolerate this nonses of loosing
Munbcdlty
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Salah will be back by Wednesday
Sesbrsty
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You and your squad, especially Mr.Slot deserved at least the boos. Don't complaining. We are in total frustration here. If you all won last night, there's a chance to catch up with Gunners. All of you failed, and looked where is Manchester United now? Frustration. Boos are essential.
zikcem
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While the other rival clubs in EPL are waxing stronger, Lfc is getting weaker and weaker. For instance Man City recently harvested Semenyo, Guehi Lfc had been following up is going for his medical with Man City. Every player is running away from Lfc, not willing to join the club because of the lame situation Slot has put the club. Liverpool that was once a beautiful bride is now an anathema. Lfc is not even sure of going to the champions league in 2026. The earlier Slot leaves the club, the better before he nails the coffin. Since Guehi is gone, can’t Lfc consider wooing Calvin Bassey of Fulham. He is young, strong and rugged and familiar with EPL. He is a very good defender.
luneiopru
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slot has changed every Liverpool mentality without the ball the team is very poor and soft conateh use to get tired because of van dijk give him the contract the man is young only conateh and kirkiz i like there fight sack slot the other players know that no matter what they will always play even if they are tired that's why they are soft and he always underrated does on the bench 8 minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes to make substitution what is that
ketloptuyz
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Lazy
ketloptuyz
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your time is up u can leave anfield
Lepklruyz
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fack you you and your boss blady ushole
JPSTANCE
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If you don’t want to be booed stop playing rubbish.
Mesaclnory
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if you dont want boos from fans, do not concede any poor goal.....
luneiopru
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useless passing the ball amongst your self can't give you 3 points very soft without the ball only conateh and kirkiz charge very strong do you know why conateh get tired in the game because his the only one used to fight with the strikers for the all game van dijk always get free and get careful not to be dribble give conateh the contract he needs his still young and knows the team remember him under klopp slot is the problem here
jerejmc
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you'll get a quality support from us fans at slot sacked, his management is poor
Tazeikpr
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You and the Manager were the only Problem to this Club, Cos SLOT LOST his Head already, you position in back line already exposed you just turned to be a passenger! Only IBRAHIMA KONATE is surfering and always facing criticism. SOLUTION if not both of you; one should leave the Club period! Enough is enough 👈 We will deepen to Booing more than this 😡😡😡😡😡
luhiklnps
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useless coach and players
wusbmnrsz
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Do Good job so Noone will Booooooo u Mr captain [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
whycumonme
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the fans needs stronger results 🤣
cambikmuz
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Well the team should stop playing like trash
Sikeknosuz
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Shot up your mouth every time we will correct next time without end aren't you ashame as a captain you are getting worse more than konate and no one is talking about you while you are one of the mediocre in the team
Rekbcdilu
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Come to Madrid... it's a normal routine 😂
jerryyeboah112
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Then you guys should better improve your performance on the field else,you'll get worse boos from us
Jonaeinsy
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The fans have been very patient .. start producing some decent football..