"Liverpool entered the match with a familiar 4-3-3 shape, but injuries forced Arne Slot into uncomfortable compromises. Alisson Becker returned between the posts, shielded by Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté in central defence, while Milos Kerkez filled in on the left. The midfield trio of Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, and Ryan Gravenberch carried the creative burden, with Curtis Jones pushed into an advanced role alongside Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak."
"Nottingham Forest, under Sean Dyche, lined up in a disciplined 4-2-3-1. Matz Sels anchored the defense behind a back four of Neco Williams, Murillo, Nikola Milenković, and Nicolò Savona. In midfield, Ibrahim Sangaré and Nicolás Domínguez provided steel, while Elliot Anderson, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Dan Ndoye supported lone striker Igor Jesus. Despite injuries to Douglas Luiz and Ola Aina, Forest's structure was compact and their intent clear: frustrate Liverpool and strike on the break."
Liverpool's season has unraveled as their defence of the Premier League title fell out of reach after a heavy defeat at Anfield. Nottingham Forest won 3-0, with Murillo opening in the 33rd minute, Nicolò Savona doubling the lead early in the second half, and Morgan Gibbs-White sealing the result in the 78th minute. Liverpool started with a 4-3-3 but made uncomfortable compromises due to injuries, including missing Jeremie Frimpong, Conor Bradley, and Florian Wirtz. Forest deployed a disciplined 4-2-3-1 under Sean Dyche, remained compact, frustrated Liverpool, and struck efficiently on the break.
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