Liverpool suffered a shock defeat at the City Ground on Saturday to continue their disappointing start to the season.
The Reds created very little in the East Midlands and were made to pay for their defensive errors by a Nottingham Forest side desperate to pick up from a poor start.
Taiwo Awoniyi scored the all-important winner, turning home a rebound off the post in the 55th minute, when Liverpool were undone by a free-kick.
Jurgen Klopp’s men played a high line for the set-piece, and when Fabinho lost his man on the far side, the Reds came undone with a simple low cross.
In truth, Liverpool didn’t deserve much more, failing to trouble their hosts for the most part, despite creating some good set-piece openings, and while Forest did very well defensively, they will have been surprised by quite how easy it was to keep the Reds at bay here.
It’s yet another blow for Klopp’s men in what has been a hugely disappointing start to the season, and here we have the player ratings from the clash.
Take a look below...
5. James Milner - 6
Generally solid. Did very well to prevent a second Forest goal minutes after they scored a first. A superb block to keep his side in the game. He was substituted shortly after. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
6. Harvey Elliott - 7
Lively. Unlucky not to score with a fine individual attempt just before the hour-mark. One of Liverpool’s few bright sparks. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
7. Fabinho - 5
Generally his self on the ball, but lost his marker for the Forest opener, which allowed the cross to create the goal. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
8. Curtis Jones - 5
Appeared a little nervous on the ball in the first half and made some poor decisions. He did settle down in the second half, but didn't offer enough on the ball. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images