Liverpool fell to a shock defeat in opposition to Nottingham Forest at Anfield after Callum Hudson-Odoi’s 72nd-minute strike secured all three factors for the guests.

The defeat was the Reds’ first underneath Arne Slot after the Dutchman took over from Jürgen Klopp in the course of the summer time, conceding the primary aim this season within the course of.

It was a disappointing show for Slot’s aspect, having over 70% possession and 14 efforts on aim, however have been unable to discover a means by way of Nuno Espírito Santo’s aspect.

Throughout the aspect, quite a few gamers didn’t make an affect in the course of the outing, failing to duplicate the performances produced in opposition to the likes of Manchester United, Brentford and Ipswich.

At the moment was solely the fourth league outing of the season, however it did spotlight quite a few points that must be addressed over the approaching weeks if they’re to have a profitable first season throughout his reign.

Slot’s first check as Liverpool boss

To this point, it’s all been optimistic for brand new boss Slot on the helm, successful all of the aggressive matches throughout his begin to life at Anfield.

At the moment was the primary time since his appointment that they conceded a aim – an instance of how effectively he’s taken to life in control of the Merseyside outfit – however it poses an actual query for the brand new boss as to how his aspect will bounce again from the shock defeat.

His aspect struggled to interrupt down Forest’s low block, usually taking part in on the depth wanted to pull Espírito Santo’s aspect out of possession and exploit the areas in behind.

The Tough Bushes definitely received’t be the final aspect to go to Anfield and implement such a system, with Slot’s aspect needing to work on their depth in possession in opposition to such sides if they’re to problem for the title this season.

He definitely wasn’t helped by the variety of poor performances produced by a number of first-team members, with one participant, particularly, trying poor all through, with the Dutchman needing to switch him forward of the membership’s subsequent outing.

Why Slot must drop Liverpool ace after Forest defeat

The sport in opposition to Forest was all the time going to be a difficult one for Liverpool, with Espírito Santo’s aspect keen to forfeit the ball and sit in a low block and hit them on the counter-attack.

Hudson-Odoi’s aim was an instance of the system the guests applied, however striker Diogo Jota was unable to make his personal affect consequently – struggling in possession when he discovered house amid the defensive position.

The Portuguese ahead featured for 60 minutes in the course of the defeat, having three pictures however solely putting one on the right track and lacking one massive probability within the course of.

Jota was additionally wasteful find his teammates, solely finishing six passes – a median of 1 each ten minutes – while shedding possession ten instances inside his 22 touches over the course of his efficiency.

The 27-year-old additionally misplaced 4 of the six duels that he entered, usually trying lacklustre for Slot’s aspect, along with his efficiency deserving of him being changed forward of the membership’s journey to face AC Milan on Tuesday.

Darwin Núñez and Cody Gakpo have been additionally unable to make their very own affect off the bench after being introduced on to make a distinction, however after Jota’s show, Slot may flip to both of the 2 aforementioned gamers to take his spot in midweek.