Liverpool fans taken aim at Arne Slot after the lethargic 1-1 draw with Sunderland, while a worrying admission from the boss shows how far they have fallen.

While Liverpool managed to salvage a point against Sunderland despite their lethargic performance in a 1-1 Premier League draw on Wednesday, the match felt like a setback after the champions' encouraging 2-0 victory over West Ham United last weekend.

Arne Slot reacts to his Liverpool side's 1-1 draw with Sunderland in the Premier League at Anfield on Wednesday

Arne Slot has had to face the music at Liverpool in recent weeks, and now the writing is on the wall for a key member of his squad.

Liverpool were forced to settle for a point in a tense Premier League meeting with Sunderland, a match that underscored both the unpredictability of this season and the resilience required from Arne Slot’s side.

Bradley has missed Liverpool’s last three matches with a muscular complaint, continuing the career-long theme of injuries issues. Since making his debut for Liverpool under Jürgen Klopp in January 2024, the buccaneering right back has been forced to sit out 34 games all with muscle injuries.

Liverpool are unlikely to go after Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck once the January transfer window opens despite the German's contract winding down