Liverpool hosted Nuno Espirito Santo’s Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday for a Premier League clash. Despite being overwhelming favorites, the Reds could not extend their unbeaten run, suffering a 1-0 defeat.
The game’s turning point came in the 72nd minute when former Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi scored the decisive goal, dealing Arne Slot’s side their first setback in the title race.
After picking up the ball from his teammates, Hudson-Odoi fired a shot that found the back of the net. Alisson, typically a reliable presence in goal, remained rooted to his spot and did not attempt to save it.
Commentator Gary Breen, speaking live on Premier Sports 1, highlighted a Liverpool defensive error, blaming the defender’s poor positioning for obstructing Alisson’s view. “The defender blocks the view of Alisson, who doesn’t even dive,” Breen said after the goal.
Konate’s defensive lapse won’t help his case for a regular starting role. The French center-back has already been the subject of speculation, with rumors swirling that Slot “doesn’t fancy” him as a first-choice defender.
Last month, Football Insider reported that the Liverpool manager was “unimpressed” with the 25-year-old’s underwhelming effort during training sessions.
Liverpool will have a chance to bounce back next Tuesday when they face AC Milan in the Champions League, a highly anticipated match that mirrors the famous 2005 final.
