The results of Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest in the 2022-2023 Premier League are already known. The Reds -the nickname of Liverpool- managed to win with a score of 3-2 over Nottingham Forest.
The clash between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest was held at Anfield, Saturday (22/4/2023). Three of Liverpool’s winning goals were scored by Diogo Jota (47′, 55′) and Mohamed Salah (70′). Meanwhile, two goals from The Tricky Trees -nicknamed Nottingham Forest – were born through Neco Williams (51′) and Morgan Gibbs-White (67′).
Liverpool immediately played aggressively from the early minutes of the first half. However, Nottingham Forest was able to withstand all the attacks launched by Jurgen Klopp’s team.
The tough back line of The Tricky Trees made it difficult for Liverpool to find loopholes. The attacks they carried out were still ineffective until the match entered the 30th minute.
In addition, Liverpool’s players also failed to take advantage of the opportunities properly. Until finally, the score 0-0 did not change until the first half was over.
Entering the second half, the Reds successfully opened the tap for goals through Diogo Jota in the 47th minute. This goal made Liverpool more confident and more aggressive in carrying out attacks.
Instead of scoring a goal, Liverpool even conceded in the 51st minute. Neco Williams was the actor who scored the goal for Nottingham Forest, while the score returned to a 1-1 draw.
After the goal, Liverpool immediately stepped on the gas and regained the lead in the 55th minute. Diogo Jota managed to score the second goal and change the position to 2-1.
The match was getting fiercer, Nottingham Forest did not give up and managed to equalize again in the 67th minute. This time it was Morgan Gibbs-White’s turn to rip Alisson Becker’s goal.
Not long after, the Reds were back ahead in the 70th minute. Mohamed Salah managed to take advantage of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s pass and changed the score to 3-2.
Until the match ended, no additional goals were created. Jurgen Klopp’s team also successfully won full points after winning with a narrow score of 3-2.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest line-ups
Liverpool (4-3-3): Alisson Becker (GK), Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil Van Dijk, Andy Robertson, Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Curtis Jones, Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota.
Coach: Jürgen Klopp.
Nottingham Forest (3-4-2-1): Keylor Navas (GK), Felipe, Moussa Niakhate, Scott McKenna, Neco Williams, Orel Mangala, Danilo, Renan Lodi, Remo Freuler, Morgan Gibbs-White, Taiwo Awoniyi
Coach: Steve Cooper.
