Liverpool's frustrating 1-1 draw with Chelsea has drawn sharp criticism from football legends Wayne Rooney and Ashley Williams, who both questioned the direction Arne Slot's side is heading this season. The Reds started brightly at Anfield, taking a deserved lead through Ryan Gravenberch, but everything unraveled after Enzo Fernandez's bizarre free-kick equalizer. From that point on, Liverpool slipped into a passive, disjointed performance that left fans audibly frustrated at the final whistle.

Speaking on Match of the Day, Rooney didn't hold back. "There were a lot of worrying signs—and they've been there all season, if I'm being honest," he said. "They haven't got an identity of how they play, and players don't look as if they're interested to play for the team." That blunt assessment reflects a growing concern that Liverpool's squad no longer looks connected or confident in its approach. Rooney also pointed to the substitution of young talent Rio Ngumoha as a flashpoint, noting that Anfield's patience—usually a hallmark of the club—is wearing thin. "The Liverpool fans normally give players and managers time, but I think they're starting to lose that patience."

Ashley Williams echoed those worries, questioning whether Slot even knows his strongest core group. "I'm not sure which of these players Arne Slot is going to build around," the former Wales defender said. The numbers back up the unease: Liverpool have now dropped nine points from winning positions at Anfield in the Premier League this season. Against a Chelsea side arriving on Merseyside after six straight league defeats, the Reds never looked convincing once momentum shifted. For a club with Liverpool's pedigree, these are alarming signs—and the clock is ticking for Slot to find answers.