Alisson Criticizes Nottingham Forest as Liverpool Suffers Shock Defeat Under Arne Slot at Anfield

Liverpool’s unbeaten run under new head coach Arne Slot came to an abrupt end as Nottingham Forest claimed a stunning 1-0 victory at Anfield, marking their first win at the stadium in 55 years. The decisive moment came courtesy of a second-half strike from Callum Hudson-Odoi, leaving the home side frustrated despite dominating possession throughout the match.

Liverpool controlled the game with twice as many passes as Forest but struggled to break down their defensive setup. Creativity in the final third was lacking, and they failed to convert possession into clear chances, resulting in their first Premier League loss of the season.

Alisson's Frustration After the Match

One of Liverpool's standout players, goalkeeper Alisson Becker, expressed his dissatisfaction with the match's outcome. Speaking to the media post-match, Alisson didn’t hold back, calling the defeat "unnecessary." He voiced frustration over Nottingham Forest’s defensive approach, saying:

"It was a shame, losing points at home is not good at all. The opponent today only wanted to defend and play for the long ball. We gave them that too easily when they scored; it was poor defensively from us. We needed more energy and quality today.”

Alisson’s comments highlight Liverpool's struggle to break down a resilient Nottingham Forest defense, emphasizing the lack of offensive spark and defensive discipline from the Reds.

Nottingham Forest's Tactical Approach

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo praised his side for executing their game plan effectively. While acknowledging Liverpool’s strength, he expressed pride in how his team managed to 'harm' the home side by capitalizing on key moments.

"Liverpool are so good, you cannot play them and ignore the quality they have. Defensively, we were really good. We controlled the game at the right moments and harmed them."

This win moved Nottingham Forest within a point of Liverpool on the Premier League table, underlining their growing competitiveness.

Historic Victory for Forest

The victory at Anfield was Nottingham Forest’s first since 1969, a result that stunned Liverpool fans and players alike. Despite their dominance in possession, Liverpool’s lack of cutting edge in the attacking third left them vulnerable to Forest’s well-organized defense.

With this win, Forest has laid down a marker, showing they can compete with top Premier League sides, while Liverpool will need to regroup and find ways to unlock stubborn defenses in future matches.