Sky Sports activities’ Laura Hunter accused Alexander Isak of being “nameless” as Liverpool suffered their second successive defeat towards Nottingham Forest at Anfield.
The worldwide break gave Liverpool a much-needed reprieve, and there have been excessive hopes that the Reds’ return would lastly see them bounce again from their current woes. However Nottingham Forest had different concepts because the Premier League champions suffered one other blow.
Arne Slott’s facet initially began nicely, creating probabilities and searching virtually rejuvenated. Nevertheless, Nottingham Forest’s risk was at all times lurking and Liverpool as soon as once more proved wanting from set-pieces. Liverpool watched Murillo head house after Ibrahima Konate conceded an pointless nook. It was the story of their season.
Tough Timber then thought they’d one other second, however Igor Jesus’ play was controversially dominated out for handball, a choice that might be on the middle of debate within the coming days.
However VAR could not maintain the guests again without end, and Nicolò Savona’s second-half objective and Morgan Gibbs-White’s shock third objective quickly noticed Forest disappear in what was Liverpool’s worst efficiency of the season.
Issues are getting worse earlier than they get higher for the Reds, and there might be critical query marks over a few of their performances. The Premier League champions haven’t solely misplaced the title this season, but in addition had it torn away, with document signing Isak now a shadow of the participant who typically brought about Virgil van Dijk bother.
Sky Sports activities reporter slams ‘nameless’ Alexander Isak
When Isak’s title appeared within the beginning line-up, there would have been pleasure amongst Liverpool followers. They thought they’d lastly signed a £280,000-a-week star participant. That was their dream, however in actuality, the group within the slot as soon as once more struggled to attach with the Swede, who had fewer touches than goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
“Robertson and Chiesa are prepared. Isaac’s afternoon is over. He’s fully nameless once more.” (Laura Hunter of Sky Sports activities)
The massive query is what occurs to Liverpool from right here. Not solely did they lose the sport towards Nottingham Forest, however they’ve additionally been pushed by way of many instances this season. Regardless of the cash in the end spent in the summertime, it hasn’t clicked at Anfield.
Isaac can also be shedding his endurance. He could also be forgiven for lacking pre-season and struggling a strike towards Newcastle United for a gradual begin, however whereas he now has loads of time to return to full health, he’s nonetheless unable to supply a dependable efficiency.
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The Reds are nicely conscious of his high quality.
With Hugo Ekitike ready within the wings, the previous Newcastle man could wrestle to carry on to his place as Slot appears to be like to resolve the group’s issues and give attention to the squad’s few brilliant spots.
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