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Liverpool row breaks out as Andoni Iraola slams officials and Alisson smashes up board

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The Reds drew 2-2 with Nottingham Forest as Victor Munoz rescued a late point with a stunning effort from the edge of the box.Iraola admitted he was unimpressed with his team, particularly in the first half, but also with the referee's team. He claimed their indecisiveness worked in Forest's favour when he tried and failed to make a triple substitution in the second half.



Iraola was spotted remonstrating with fourth official Tim Robinson as he struggled to display the numbers on the boards, and the Spaniard had not calmed down by the time he faced the media post-match."I will analyse the penalty, yes, but a professional fourth official cannot take three minutes for the subs," Iraola told HBO Max."We gave the subs two or three minutes before. The experienced goalkeeper remained furious at the final whistle, and was spotted kicking one of the substitution boards, leaving a hole in it.Tim Robinson didn't have the boards ready to make the triple change (Image: HBO Max)The draw marked Liverpool's second to open the 2026/27 season, following a 2-2 result against Newcastle the previous weekend.Dan Ndoye gave Forest the lead after Liverpool struggled to clear a long ball.Alexander Isak levelled with a simple finish from Cody Gakpo's delivery before the spot-kick restored the visitors' advantage.

We were much better in the second half. The intensity was different - if you are going to lose, you have to lose like in the second half.