Liverpool suffered a surprising 0-1 defeat against Nottingham Forest at Anfield, in what marked a difficult afternoon for Arne Slot. In a match dominated by the home side in terms of possession and chances, Forest struck through a Callum Hudson-Odoi goal in the 72nd minute to claim all three points. Despite the high expectations for the Anfield side this season after a decent start, the result highlighted inefficiencies both defensively and in trying to break down a resolute Forest defence.
The shock result will certainly be seen as a rude awakening for Slot, who had enjoyed a positive start to his tenure. Liverpool controlled much of the game with 70% possession, but their inability to convert chances and lack of cutting edge in key moments led to their downfall.
Liverpool’s performance was marked by inconsistency, with several players failing to shine when needed most. Virgil van Dijk stood out as one of the better performers, securing a solid rating of 7.3, controlling the defence and attempting to push forward. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konaté also showed promise, both receiving respectable ratings of 6.3 and 6.7, respectively, though they were unable to prevent Forest from breaking through late in the match.
However, the midfield and attack struggled to assert dominance. Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister both earned 6.7, but were outplayed in the decisive moments. Mohamed Salah, normally a game-changer, could not influence proceedings as expected and registered a 6.5 rating, reflective of his quiet afternoon.
Here are the player ratings for Liverpool:
Nottingham Forest Player Ratings
Nottingham Forest, despite being dominated for long periods, showcased defensive resilience and took their opportunity when it came. Goalkeeper Matz Sels was immense between the sticks, earning a 7.6 rating for his numerous saves that kept Liverpool at bay. Left-back Alex Moreno was also key to Forest’s defensive effort, achieving an impressive 7.7 rating, while…
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Author : editors@footballcritic.com (Jake Skudder)
Publish date : 2024-09-14 16:49:59
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