September 14, (THEWILL) – Nottingham Forest achieved a historic 1-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday, marking Arne Slot’s first defeat as Liverpool manager. The result left both managers with contrasting emotions and plenty to reflect on.
Slot expressed disappointment with Liverpool’s performance, particularly their inability to create clear-cut chances. “The result frustrates me the most. We cannot be happy about how the game went,” Slot said. He pointed out issues with ball retention and decision-making, acknowledging that his team needs to improve.
Forest manager, Nuno Espirito Santo, on the other hand, was thrilled with his team’s execution of their game plan. “The only way to achieve anything here is if you are organised and do everything that you can”, he stated. Espirito Santo praised his players’ effort, especially the wingers’ work in tracking Liverpool’s full-backs.
The decisive goal came from Callum Hudson-Odoi following a counter-attack, exposing Liverpool’s vulnerability when pushing for a winner. Slot admitted that while his team defended well overall, the introduction of Forest’s quick substitutes made things difficult.
This victory propels Forest to fourth place in the EPL table, a significant improvement on their recent struggles against relegation. Espirito Santo sees this as part of a larger process, saying, “We are working hard, and it is about building and believing in this idea that you can develop.”
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
