Last updated on: August 29, 2026
Liverpool welcomed Nottingham Forest at Anfield earlier today as they looked to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Reds made a slow start to the game and conceded the opener in the 24th minute when Dan Ndoye scored with a composed finish. The East Midlands club went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.
Alexander Isak equalised for the Merseyside club at the hour mark. However, Nottingham led again just ten minutes later thanks to Morgan Gibbs-White’s penalty. Victor Munoz ended up scoring the vital equaliser for the Reds in the 82nd minute as Andoni Iraola earned a hard-fought 2-2 draw at Anfield.
Let’s take a look at how each [Liverpool](https://the4thofficial.net/category/leagues/english-premier-league/liverpool/) player fared during the clash against Nottingham Forest.
**GK: Alisson Becker – 6/10**
He made a world-class save at the back in the first half but gave away a cheap penalty in the second.
**RB: Jeremie Frimpong – 6.5/10**
Frimpong was far from convincing when defending inside his half, but was lively going forward.
**CB: Jeremy Jacquet – 7/10**
He gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field and was strong in the air.
**CB: Virgil Van Dijk – 6.5/10**
Van Dijk struggled to organise his backline at times but won a few aerial duels.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 29: Alexander Isak of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Liverpool FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Anfield on August 29, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
**LB: Milos Kerkez – 6.5/10**
He worked hard on both ends of the field but was caught out of position at times inside his half.
**CM: Dominik Szoboszlai – 7/10**
Szoboszlai was a positive influence on both halves, but there was no goal for him.
**CM: Alexis Mac Allister – 6.5/10**
He anchored the midfield well but lacked quality in the final third.
**RW: Victor Munoz – 7.5/10**
Munoz caught the eye at times in the final third and managed to score the all-important equaliser in the 82nd minute.
**CAM: Florian Wirtz – 7/10**
He managed to shine at times and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
**LW: Cody Gakpo – 7/10**
Gakpo lacked the cutting edge in the final third but managed to set up Isak’s goal with a great cross.
**ST: Alexander Isak – 7/10**
He struggled to be a threat in the first half but managed to score at the hour mark.
**Substitutes:**
**RW: Rio Ngumoha – 6.5/10**
He added some pace to Iraola’s attack.
**CM: Ryan Gravenberch – 6/10**
Gravenberch was accurate with his ball distribution.
**LB: Kostas Tsimikas – 6/10**
His impact on the game was minimal.
**CB: Ronald Araujo – 6.5/10**
He didn’t do much wrong at the back.
**CM: Trey Nyoni – 6.5/10**
Nyoni was lively after coming off the bench.