In an unexpected Premier League match on September 14, 2024, Liverpool suffered a 0-1 home defeat against Nottingham Forest.

Despite controlling the game, Liverpool failed to score as Forest’s defense remained resilient.

Callum Hudson-Odoi, a former Chelsea player, netted the only goal in the 72nd minute, marking Liverpool’s first loss of the season and halting their three-match winning streak.

Liverpool’s attempts, including efforts from Díaz and Salah, couldn’t break through Forest’s goalkeeper.

• Missed Opportunities by Liverpool: Early in the match, Luis Díaz hit the post, and multiple chances from Salah and other Liverpool players were either saved or missed.
• Decisive Goal: In the 72nd minute, Nottingham Forest’s substitute, Callum Hudson-Odoi, scored the winning goal with a powerful strike.
• Defensive Resilience: Forest’s defense, led by their goalkeeper, held strong, frustrating Liverpool’s attack and ensuring the 1-0 victory.

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Goal! Liverpool 0, Nottingham Forest 1. Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham Forest) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Anthony Elanga following a fast break.

For the player ratings of the Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest match, here’s a brief summary:

– Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham Forest) – 9/10: Came on as a substitute and scored the decisive goal.
– Liverpool’s Defense – 6/10: Struggled to contain Forest’s attack and failed to stop the crucial goal.
– Alisson Becker (Liverpool) – 7/10: Made some crucial saves but couldn’t stop the winner.
– Luis Díaz (Liverpool) – 6/10: Unlucky to hit the post and failed to convert chances.