Liverpool's three-game winning streak came to an abrupt end in the early stages of the Premier League on Saturday, as they lost 0-1 to Nottingham Forest away from home. Although Liverpool are still hovering in mid-table after losing three points, Nottingham Forest managed to get off the bottom of the table and move up to 19th place with their second win of the season.
Liverpool opted to rotate their lineup in the face of an intensive schedule, with captain Jordan Henderson on the bench and Davin Nunes not even on the bench. The starting trio was led by Mohamed Sanaa, Roberto Firmino and Fabio Cavallo, with youngsters Gudis Jones and Javi Alillo in midfield, and James Mina again at right back.
Liverpool's offensive end of the game was mediocre, the front field did not take advantage of the press, the closest opportunity to score appeared before the end of the half, Wakil Yundi Jike sent an assist, but Faminu missed a good opportunity, and then the forest's rapid counterattack nearly broke the door, half both sides have nothing to do; the change of sides to fight again, the forest attacked as if the tide, in the 55th minute, Nigerian striker Ai Wonir near shot hit the goalposts, the rebound after the supplemental shots Finally broke the deadlock, forest 1-0 lead.
Caught in a passive situation, Liverpool were forced to adjust their tactics by bringing on Alexandre Arnault, Jordan Henderson and Alex Chamberlain to strengthen their attack, but the results were not satisfactory. In the end, Forest managed to preserve their 1-0 win and blew away Liverpool.
