Liverpool held by Forest on Iraola’s Anfield debut
Alexander Isak and Victor Munoz denied Nottingham Forest victory after Dan Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White twice put the visitors ahead.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola salvaged a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest at Anfield in his debut match, despite the visitors' best efforts. Forest had appeared poised to win the match for the third season in a row, thanks to goals from Morgan Gibbs-White and a penalty scored by Victor Munoz. Alexander Isak temporarily evened the score before Munoz's deflected effort rescued a point for the second time in Iraola's tenure.
Liverpool will hope to strengthen their attack with the imminent arrival of Bradley Barcola, with speculation surrounding the £146 million deal from Paris St-Germain. The Dutch winger is a long-standing target for the Reds. The match also saw Liverpool's full-backs Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong substituted early, highlighting their defensive vulnerability.
Liverpool's record-breaking £450 million investment in new signings has yet to yield tangible results, with several high-profile purchases struggling to make an impact. The match ended without a decisive goal, leaving both Iraola and his predecessor, Oliver Glasner, without a win in charge.
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