Alisson takes swipe at Nottingham Forest following shock win in opposition to Liverpool
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson claimed his facet “did not should lose” in opposition to Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
A second-half aim from substitute Callum Hudson-Odoi was all that separated the 2 groups this weekend as Forest ran out shock 1-0 winners at Anfield.
Chatting with the press post-match, Alisson vented his frustration at Forest’s ways, although conceded that the guests defended resolutely.
“Dropping a sport at dwelling in entrance of our supporters is essentially the most irritating factor for us,” the Brazil worldwide mentioned.
“A sport we performed higher than the opponent, we did not should lose this sport. It’s like that generally. You simply get half possibilities and the opponent scores and it’s a must to run in opposition to time.
“However the best way they defended, within the first half they simply defended and kicked lengthy balls. Second half, I believe with their modifications we did not adapt fast sufficient – we conceded three counter assaults earlier than the aim on the counter assault. We should always have defended higher in these conditions.
“We should always have completed the counter assaults up entrance, and when the ball is deeper it’s a must to defend higher in entrance of your field, be extra aggressive.
“Hudson-Odoi had an excessive amount of freedom to do no matter he wished with the ball, dribbling inside and capturing. It was poor defending from us however we’ve got to enhance for the subsequent video games.”
Forest had solely 30% possession on Saturday, whereas Liverpool outshot them 14 to 5. Although the guests amassed 0.6 anticipated objectives, the Reds put up a measly tally of 0.87.
The consequence means Forest have received away at Anfield for the primary time since 1969 they usually have climbed into the Premier League’s prime 4 after inflicting a primary defeat on new Liverpool head coach Arne Slot.
