Liverpool defeated Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground earlier today, according to player ratings.
Liverpool faced Nottingham Forest earlier today at the City Ground in an attempt to pick up a victory while travelling in the Premier League. Despite having a strong start to the match, the Reds were held to a scoreless draw at the break.
Darwin Nunez knocked the ball in from close range in injury time as Jurgen Klopp’s team battled hard in the second half to win. The Merseyside club emerged victorious in the match, narrowly winning 1-0 away from home.
GK: 7/10 for Caoimhin Kelleher
Kelleher secured a crucial clean sheet while on the road with a couple of strong back-row stops.
RB: 7.5/10 Conor Bradley
He made some strong tackles early on and had a couple exciting moments in the opposition’s half.
CB: 7.5/10 for Ibrahima Konate
Konate played a strong defensive game and demonstrated superb ball handling skills.
CB: 7/10 for Virgil Van Dijk
The talented Dutchman was strong in the air and could put his foot through the ball when necessary.
LB: 7.5/10 Andy Robertson
In the last third, he made some good chances in addition to carrying out his defensive duties.
CM: 8.10 for Alexis Mac Allister
Mac Allister created many opportunities for his teammates up top and effectively controlled the midfield.
Joe Gomez, CM: 7/10
He had a formidable force on the ball and played a decent amount of defence.
Bobby Clark, CM: 6/10
The young player was substituted in the 59th minute because he was having trouble fitting into the game.
RW: 6.5/10 for Harvey Elliott
Elliott lacked the decisive edge in the last third, but he did show flashes of his potential.
ST: 6/10 for Cody Gakpo
In the latter third, he put himself in various risky situations, but his poor decision-making cost him.
Luis Diaz, LW: 6.5/10
Though he was not afraid to take a shot at goal, Diaz was unable to register a point.
Alternatives:
Darwin Nunez, ST: 8 out of 10.
In the last seconds of the match, Nunez scored a fantastic header to give Liverpool the victory.
CM: 6.5/10 Wataru Endo
He gave Klopp’s midfield some bite and grit.
CM: 6./10 for Dominik Szoboszlai
Szoboszlai and his teammates had good play coordination.