Liverpool drew 2-2 at home to Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon, continuing their winless start under head coach Andoni Iraola. The Reds came from behind twice, with Alexander Isak and Victor Munoz scoring either side of a Morgan Gibbs-White penalty.
Victor Munoz netted in the 82nd minute after Morgan Gibbs-White converted a second-half penalty, with Alexander Isak earlier equalising a Dan Ndoye strike in a Premier League game of precious little quality. The result means Liverpool have still not won a competitive game since April, with Iraola awaiting his first triumph.
Liverpool player ratings vs Nottingham Forest
Alisson Becker 6 - Great save to turn Jesus shot on to crossbar before half-time but gave away the penalty for the second Forest goal. Booked.
Jeremie Frimpong 4 - Erratic defensively and going forward but slightly unlucky persistence wasn't rewarded when deemed offside from Wirtz strike. Lost Williams for the second goal, though. Subbed.
Jeremy Jacquet 6 - Defended a bit of the edge at times first half and among those caught out for Forest opener, and almost paid for mistake second half. Subbed.
Virgil van Dijk 6 - Stepped out of back line at times to make challenges and attempted to get Liverpool going.
Milos Kerkez 5 - Hands full defensively at times down the left and didn't offer much going forward. Not his best day. Subbed.
Dominik Szoboszlai 5 - Surprisingly slack with some passes and didn't enthuse the crowd with occasional slowness of thought. Switched to right-back second half and close with one free-kick.
Alexis Mac Allister 6 - Got stuck into Forest from the off and at least offered some physicality in an otherwise weak Liverpool first-half showing before fading second half. Subbed.
Attackers and substitutes assessed
Cody Gakpo 7 - Couldn't quite turn quick enough on to Mac Allister pass early on and good cross for Wirtz chance first half before real quality to create first equaliser. Subbed.
Florian Wirtz 7 - Worked hard to create things from the number 10 role, had goal disallowed and header well saved by Sels. Deserved his assist for Munoz leveller. Booked.
Victor Munoz 7 - Handful of strong runs but too often headed straight into trouble until curling shot over before half-time. Tried down both wings second half and excellent finish for goal. Booked.
Alexander Isak 6 - Given barely any service before break and was hounded out by Forest defence on two occasions he was found by team-mates before in right place to tap in Liverpool first.
Rio Ngumoha (for Gakpo 71) 6 - Introduced on the right but livelier when moved to the left.
Kostas Tsimikas (for Kerkez 71) 6 - Back in the Liverpool shirt for a competitive game.
Ryan Gravenberch (for Frimpong 71) 6 - Tried to provide impetus from midfield.
Ronald Araujo (for Jacquet 77) 6 - More minutes for the centre-back. Booked.
Trey Nyoni (for Mac Allister 77) 7 - Caught the eye with an effective cameo.
