"Forest had been on top in the first half, having 12 of their 18 shots before the break, but failed to test Alisson thereafter as Liverpool grew into the game. Their 12 first-half attempts were the most any side has managed in the opening 45 minutes of a Premier League game against Liverpool since Stoke City in May 2015 (also 12), though the Potters were 5-0 up at half-time that day."
"We know the second half could be difficult because we played three days ago and travelled four hours. We didn't press properly. They won the game. In my opinion, one point was the minimum. Zero points is not fair. Inside the pitch, we must put the tallest guys where their tallest guys are. That must happen inside the pitch. We didn't. We lost the game in a small detail, but we know we need to correct these kinds of things. It's a pity."
Nottingham Forest conceded a 97th-minute Alexis Mac Allister goal after an 89th-minute effort was ruled out for handball, leaving them with no points. Forest produced 12 of their 18 shots in the first half but failed to test Alisson after the break as Liverpool improved. The 12 first-half attempts matched the most by any side against Liverpool in a Premier League opening 45 minutes since May 2015. Fatigue from a recent fixture and travel, a lack of pressing, and marking/tactical lapses on set plays contributed to the defeat. Supporters remained engaged and confidence in the squad's talent persists.
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