Liverpool star blams teammates after Nottingham Forest defeat – What’s the story?
Liverpool’s unbeaten start to the season came to an unexpected halt as they fell 1-0 to Nottingham Forest at Anfield as Alisson conceded his first goal of the season.
The Reds, who had enjoyed three clean-sheet victories in a row under new manager Arne Slot, were left stunned by Callum Hudson-Odoi’s 72nd-minute winner.
The defeat, Liverpool’s first of the season, was especially frustrating for Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker, who had kept a flawless record until that point. After the match, a visibly frustrated Alisson didn’t hold back, pointing out his teammates’ shortcomings.
“We didn’t manage to play better when we made the subs. We didn’t create many clear chances,” Alisson admitted, speaking to Sky Sports. “It was poor football from our side today. We didn’t adapt quick enough, and we conceded three counter-attacks before the goal. It was poor defending from us.”
Nottingham’s Shock Win & Alisson comments
Hudson-Odoi’s strike was the dagger that pierced Liverpool’s early-season momentum. The Forest winger took full advantage of the space given to him, dribbling past Liverpool defenders and delivering a curling effort past Alisson.
“He had too much freedom,” Alisson added, acknowledging the defensive lapses. “We should’ve done better in those moments.”
The defeat also marked Nottingham Forest’s first win at Anfield since 1969—a shocking stat that highlights how rare this victory was. Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo’s tactical changes proved decisive, as substitutes Hudson-Odoi and Anthony Elanga combined to create the winning moment.
Liverpool will need to bounce back quickly, with a packed schedule that includes a Premier League match against Bournemouth and a Champions League trip to AC Milan. For Slot, it’s a stark reminder that in the Premier League, any team can spring a surprise—even those you don’t expect to “Forest” the issue.
The Reds will certainly need to be sharper if they want to avoid more defensive mishaps in the busy weeks ahead.
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