Slot's fight to get fans back

AFTER boos rang out at Anfield following Liverpool's disappointing 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, speculation has grown surrounding the future of head coach Arne Slot, who led the Reds to their 20th league title last year.

- By ADAM HOWARTH

While Slot appears to retain the backing of the ownership, pundits have had their say after the draw with the Premier League's most out-of-form side left his team two points outside the top four.

Jamie Carragher said there was a “big shift” in the Anfield crowd's attitude towards their manager at the weekend.

Talking on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, the Liverpool great said: “The booing at the end, that was proper booing. That was a really unhappy and disgruntled fanbase and | think it is going to be very difficult to get them back.

“Once you lose that crowd, it is very difficult.”

After Manchester United beat Aston Villa earlier on in the day, a win for the Reds would've seen them return to the top four.

Instead, another poor result has put their hopes of Champions League qualification in further jeopardy.