Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest Player Ratings: Reds Fight Back But Leave Anfield With Draw

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Wirtz thought he had scored the equaliser after a terrific snap-shot with his back to goal, but VAR chalked it off because Frimpong had strayed offside in the build-up.Isak levelled things after tapping in Gakpo's clever cross, but Forest had the ball in the back of the net just ten minutes later after the referee awarded them a penalty for Alisson's challenge on Williams. Just like he did at St James' Park however, Muñoz was the difference maker, smashing home Liverpool's second goal from a tight angle.Here are our player ratings for the match:GK: Alisson - 6.6After making some big saves in the first half, Alisson undid his good work with a clumsy challenge on Williams in the box, which was harshly punished with a penalty.— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) August 29, 2026RB: Frimpong - 5.9Frimpong struggled to cope with Ndoye all game, and it was ultimately down his side that Forest scored the opener.

He made a key block to deny Jesus' attempt in the first half which, if scored, could have put the game beyond Liverpool. He has given the gaffer a real selection headache in midfield!CM: Wirtz - 6.8The German drifted in and out of the game, but produced an outstanding finish with his back to goal in the first half, which was ultimately ruled out for offside.

He made no mistake in the closing stages, however, rifling in Liverpool's second goal from a tricky angle. For Liverpool's first goal, he spun away brilliantly from two Forest players to find space and whip in a beautiful cross to find Isak in the box.