Alisson Becker 6
Watch a few shots go off target before the break. Escape after a misunderstanding second half in an ambitious forest penalty claim.
Joe Gomez 8
Busy with Johnson in the early stages but quickly started to push forward and test Forest goalkeeper Horvath twice. Show very decently. Reserved.
Ibrahima Konate 8
A little nervous as Forest started off strong, but the physicality took longer to come into play. Enjoy the tussle with Davis and great tackle on Mighten later.
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Virgil van Dijk 8
Spence in a heartbreaking quarrel in the first half on the flank kicked in and came in when needed. Almost effortlessly in some of his defense.
Kostas Tsimikas 6
Didn’t get much out of Spence, deliveries inconsistent and hard time defensively. Then cross in the right foot to pick up the winner.
Fabinho 7
Much to do in the opening stages as the Forest struggled fiercely but began to impose itself. Diligent and disciplined. Subbed.
Near Keita 7
Good pressure and passes put Liverpool on the front foot and right appetite with defensive work. Subbed.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 6
Played in Firmino for chance and started to show pace and power as the places opened up only to fall in the second half. Subbed.
Harvey Elliott 6
Some lively moments on the right side of the attack after taking away Garner’s bad challenge, but more periphery, the longer the game goes on. Subbed.
Roberto Firmino 7
Bewildered Forest with his ball control and skill between the lines, but far too clever when Horvath refused when clear first half. Pressed like a demon second half.
Diogo Jota 7
Prevented by good tackle from Worrall when within the first half and too often the ball bounced off him. Same story when the middle goes down shortly after the hour – and then shot. Typically Jota.
Jordan Henderson (for Keita 64) 6
Liverpool moved forward but the gaps started to open up a bit for Forest after the change to 4-4-2.
Luis Diaz (for Oxlade-Chamberlain 64) 6
Not much fun operating on the left flank and never got to grips with the pace of the game.
Takumi Minamino (for Elliott 64) 6
Worked hard to the right after its introduction.
Thiago Alcantara (for Fabinho 64) 7
Allow Liverpool to keep the ball a little better as things get hectic in the final quarter.
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