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Nottingham Forest 1 – 1 Liverpool Premier League Player Ratings

The Premier League propelled back into life following a week of domestic cup football, as third-placed Forest entertained the Premier League leaders and title favourites, Liverpool FC.

The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.

Alisson Becker – 6.0

The world-class Brazilian was unable to stop the goal by Chris Woods and had little else to do in a disappointing first half.

After the restart, the former Roma man was largely a spectator as his teammates took control of the second half.

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Trent Alexander Arnold – 6.0

The England superstar started the game with intent, however, he struggled to make a strong first-half impact.

In the second half, the vice-captain was more aggressive in his passing and pushed forward with intent.

Andy Robertson – 4.0

Robertson was a little stretched at times as he struggled to get to grips with a pacy Wideman.

After the halftime break, the 30-year-old was unable to make a positive impact before leaving the pitch.

Ibrahima Konaté – 6.0

The France international defender was a little caught out in the first half as the bustling counter-attacking style tested the Liverpool rearguard.

Following the break, the towering centre-back was strong and decisive before leaving the field.

Subbed – 64 mins

Virgil van Dijk – 8.0

The captain and leader of this team were caught in two minds and ended up playing on Chris Woods for the opening goal, however, he showed strength and command to dispel other attacks.

In the second period of the game, the former Celtic man was forthright and front-footed to ensure his team played in the Forest half.

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Ryan Gravenberch – 8.0

The midfielder was a little uneasy in the first half as he failed to screen the defence for the goal. Had a good chance to score early on.

After the break, the former Ajax prodigy was more concentrated in his efforts to drive forward and had to drift from centre-back to centre-midfield after the substitutions.

Man of the match

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Dominik Szoboszlai – 7.0

Szoboszlai was full of running and urgency as he fought against a resilient Forest team.

In the second 45 minutes, the former RB Leipzig star was a continual outlet and attacking option as he had half chances late in the half.

Alexis Mac Allister – 7.0

The midfielder was calm and competitive against a side built to remain resolute.

In the second half of this game, the former Brighton man was diligent and determined to keep the ball moving.

Luis Díaz – 6.0

The attacker started as the false nine and should have released the ball earlier on a string counter.

After the restart, the former Porto man was a little too ineffective within a crowded Forest defence.

Subbed – 74 mins

Cody Gakpo – 6.0

The Dutch forward started on the left of an attacking front three, however, he struggled to impact the game in a tough opening 45 minutes.

After the halftime break, the former PSV man was more effective as he looked to make something happen with wide running inside. Had a wonderful chance to win the game saved in injury time.

Mohamed Salah – 6.0

The Egyptian King was at fault for the breakaway that led to the goal and struggled to make an impression in the first half.

After the intermission, the record-breaking goalscorer was better with his short passing, though struggled to make an offensive difference despite having two great late chances which were denied with great blocks or saves.

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Substitutions;

Kostas Tsimikas – 7.0 (on 64) – Came on to assist the equalizer.

Diogo Jota – 8.0 (on 64) – Came on to add a more clinical edge to get an immediate equalizer. Had a good chance saved from close range later on.

Curtis Jones – 6.0 (on 74) – Came on to add energy.

The Manager

Arne Slot – 7.0

The Dutch manager was always going to get his most powerful players into this game and he did so with a desire to attack Forest from the outset.

The second-half substitutions were spot on and created the equalizer with immediate effect.

Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction;

Nottingham Forest 1 – 2 Liverpool