Liverpool 0-3 Nottingham Forest: Reds Suffer Embarrassing Defeat at Anfield
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Liverpool Concerns Under Slot Deepen After Another Costly Defeat
Liverpool’s defeat to Nottingham Forest delivered another sharp reminder of their current struggles under Arne Slot. What unfolded at Anfield felt like an uncomfortable continuation of recent weeks, marked by defensive uncertainty, missed chances and an unsettled atmosphere.
Forest arrived with structure and intent under Sean Dyche and executed their plan with discipline. Liverpool dominated possession but lacked incisive movement, while Forest struck with precision in the moments that mattered. Murillo opened the scoring after Anderson’s corner caused confusion, capitalising when Van Dijk failed to clear. VAR allowed the goal and Liverpool’s attempts to respond fell short, with Szoboszlai, Gakpo and Mac Allister all denied by committed defending and Sels’ reliable handling.
Forest thought they had doubled the lead through Igor Jesus, but VAR ruled out the finish for handball. Even so, Liverpool’s momentum failed to build and frustration grew as Forest blocked lanes, closed spaces and disrupted rhythm.
Any hope of a reset evaporated within a minute of the restart. Williams broke down Liverpool’s left and cut the ball back for Savona, who powered a strike beyond Alisson. Slot’s side, now two goals down, looked uncertain and increasingly stretched as changes followed. Isak departed for Chiesa, Konaté later made way for Ekitike, and Gravenberch dropped deeper to compensate.
Liverpool pushed late on, but Forest’s organisation held. Sangare shielded the back line, Anderson excelled in midfield and Milenkovic dealt firmly with Salah. Every Liverpool surge met resistance and their lack of creativity became stark.
With five defeats in six, Liverpool’s form poses serious questions. Forest earned their win, and for Slot, the need for stability and renewed conviction is now undeniable.
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