Gibbs-White Stands Out as Liverpool Hold Nottingham Forest to a Draw

Alisson: Alisson was beaten for Dan Ndoye’s goal but produced a superb save to deny Igor Jesus just before halftime, keeping Liverpool in the match. He also gave away a poor penalty that led to Gibbs-White’s goal. 5

Jeremie Frimpong: Frimpong struggled defensively but found good attacking positions. He contributed effectively to the build-up of Wirtz’s disallowed goal, though he was marginally offside, and needs to improve the consistency of his final deliveries. 6

Jeremy Jacquet: Jacquet made a vital goal‑saving challenge to stop Igor Jesus early on, showing solid performances, but exhibited occasional lapses in discipline. 6

Virgil van Dijk: Van Dijk was displeased that the Liverpool defence was easily breached for Ndoye’s opening goal and that Forest were awarded a penalty with little difficulty. 6

Milos Kerkez: Kerkez delivered a subpar performance, appearing sloppy in possession, and was substituted by Kostas Tsimikas in the 71st minute. 5

Dominik Szoboszlai: Szoboszlai performed solidly, showing greater defensive awareness than his earlier display at Newcastle. 6

Alexis Mac Allister: Mac Allister returned to the starting lineup and delivered a crisp reverse pass for Gakpo early on, but struggled physically against Igor Jesus in the buildup to Ndoye’s goal. 6

Cody Gakpo: Gakpo began on the right, possibly in his final Liverpool appearance, and was effective. He supplied a fine pass for Wirtz and later created a clear chance for Victor Munoz. Although his defensive work was lacking for Forest’s opening goal, he excelled in setting up Alexander Isak’s equaliser. 7

Florian Wirtz: Wirtz consistently threatened and narrowly missed scoring, having had a well‑executed finish disallowed due to Frimpong’s offside and a powerful header saved by Matz Sels. He also provided the assist for Munoz’s goal. 7

Victor Munoz: Munoz began his first Liverpool start, operating primarily down the left flank. He was direct, and although a penalty appeal was denied, he should have tested Sels with a first‑half effort from inside the box. He scored a spectacular goal to level the match in front of the Kop, securing a point for Liverpool. 7

Alexander Isak: Isak managed only six touches and no shots in the first half, but he equalised in the 60th minute, his ninth touch of the match, a goal that should boost his confidence. 6

Tsimikas (on 71, Kerkez): 5

Gravenberch (on 71, Frimpong): 5

Ngumoha (on 71, Gakpo): 5

Araujo (on 77, Jacquet): 5

Nyoni (on 77, Mac Allister): 5

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