Iraola angry as official's board delays subs before goal
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola says he was angry about being prevented from making a triple substitution sooner during his side's draw against Nottingham Forest.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola expressed anger after officials at Anfield prevented his team from making a triple substitution during a 2-2 Premier League draw against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Despite the ball going out of play three times, the players were forced to wait on the sidelines as fourth official Tim Robinson struggled with the board.
Forest capitalized on a quick throw-in to earn a penalty, which Neco Williams converted as Alisson Liverpool goalkeeper failed to stop it. Iraola claimed they had to wait approximately three minutes before the substitutions, and frustration was compounded as the situation unfolded. The manager emphasised that a professional fourth official should not take such an extended time, given the extensive technology available.
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard acknowledged the penalty itself was not a problem, but he empathised with Iraola's frustration over the substitutions. Liverpool salvaged a point with Victor Munoz scoring his first goal for the club in the 88th minute, with Gibbs-White earning praise for his performance in the match.
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