Liverpool decision just backfired massively as Arne Slot booed by Anfield crowd

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Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw by Chelsea in the Premier League at Anfield. (Image: Getty)Liverpool appear to be drifting out of the Champions League places as Arne Slot's team endured a European setback against Chelsea on Saturday lunchtime.

The match had begun promisingly for the Reds, with Ryan Gravenberch's exquisite strike curling beyond an outstretched Filip Jorgensen to hand Liverpool the advantage. Read our Privacy PolicyThe leveller had been brewing for Chelsea as it proved the familiar tale for Liverpool - their midfield appeared to virtually disappear as the Blues enjoyed the run of Anfield.Slot's men could scarcely trouble Chelsea, who were gliding through the Liverpool rearguard to fashion opportunity after opportunity.

Though Slot's choice to withdraw the youngster was greeted by huge boos from the Anfield faithful.Rio Ngumoha of Liverpool replaced by Alexander Isak. (Image: Getty Images)Liverpool appeared to lose their cutting edge the moment Ngumoha was substituted — and Chelsea began to find their footing once more.The Blues were adamant they deserved a penalty when Joao Pedro was felled by Jeremie Frimpong, but VAR ruled that Pedro had instigated the contact with the full-back.Slot's men currently occupy fourth place in the Premier League, but could be displaced by Aston Villa should they overcome already-relegated Burnley on Sunday afternoon.