Victor Munoz's late strike salvaged a 2-2 draw for Liverpool against Nottingham Forest at Anfield, exposing defensive frailties under new manager Andoni Iraola.
Key facts
- Liverpool drew 2-2 with Nottingham Forest at Anfield.
- It was the second 2-2 draw of Andoni Iraola's tenure as Liverpool manager.
- Dan Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White twice put Forest ahead; Alexander Isak and Victor Munoz levelled.
- Bradley Barcola was a £123m summer signing for Liverpool.
- Forest were seeking a third successive Premier League win at Anfield.
Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest at Anfield, with summer signing Victor Munoz rescuing a point through a late equaliser, according to the Guardian.
The match marked the opening performance of Andoni Iraola’s Anfield reign, and it delivered the second 2-2 draw of his tenure. The Guardian reported that some of the billionaires behind Liverpool were present but were given more food-for-thought than the feast they might have been expecting.
Oliver Glasner’s Forest were described as full value for the result, exploiting Liverpool’s defensive frailties in a manner similar to Newcastle the previous week. Forest were on course for a third successive Premier League win at Anfield before Munoz salvaged the draw with what the Guardian called a superb equaliser.
Dan Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White twice put Forest ahead during the game, only for Alexander Isak and then Munoz to level the scores for the hosts.
The Guardian noted that the performance suggested Liverpool need sturdier foundations as well as the decoration of £123m signing Bradley Barcola, pointing to ongoing defensive concerns under the new manager.
The result continued a pattern of Anfield struggles for Liverpool against Forest, who arrived seeking to extend their winning run at the ground to three consecutive Premier League matches.
Why it matters
The draw highlights defensive weaknesses in Liverpool's squad early in Andoni Iraola's tenure, despite significant spending on new signings. For Nottingham Forest, the point continues an impressive record at a traditionally difficult venue.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest?
The match finished 2-2, with Victor Munoz scoring a late equaliser for Liverpool.
Who scored in the match?
Dan Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White scored for Nottingham Forest, while Alexander Isak and Victor Munoz scored for Liverpool.
Who is Liverpool's new manager?
Andoni Iraola is Liverpool's manager, and this was the opening performance of his Anfield reign, according to the Guardian.