Slot explains Ngumoha decision as Liverpool fans boo substitution

Slot explains Ngumoha decision as Liverpool fans boo substitution

Arne Slot has explained why he took Rio Ngumoha off against Chelsea after Liverpool fans booed the substitution at Anfield on Saturday.

The Reds were held to a 1-1 draw by the visitors after Enzo Fernandez cancelled out Ryan Gravenberch’s early opener. Both Curtis Jones and Cole Palmer had goals ruled out for offside.

Ngumoha impressed on the left wing in his third Premier League start for the club, setting up Gravenberch’s goal in the sixth minute.

The teenager was replaced by Alexander Isak in the second half, a decision that caused consternation and displeasure among the home crowd.

Slot explains Ngumoha decision as Liverpool fans boo sub

Slot revealed after the final whistle that Ngumoha was “having problems with his muscles” and signalled to the bench that he might not be able to keep playing on.

“I don’t think it was some of them [fans booing], I think there were a lot that didn’t agree with that change, which I completely understand if you just look at how he played,” the Dutchman told TNT Sports.