Nottingham Forest

Why Squad Rotation Will Make or Break Arne Slot’s Liverpool Season

Arne Slot's Liverpool Journey: Mastering Rotation for Success Arne Slot’s arrival at Liverpool brought a wave of excitement, as fans eagerly anticipated how his structured, attacking style, which had been so successful at Feyenoord, would adapt to the high-pressure environment of the Premier League. Slot is known for his preference for a consistent starting XI,...

How Liverpool’s Pass Network Failed in Defeat to Nottingham Forest

Liverpool's Attacking Waves and Passing Dissected: Nottingham Forest Match Statistical Analysis In the latest episode of the Under Pressure podcast from Anfield Index, the contributors delved into Liverpool’s 0-1 loss to Nottingham Forest, providing a detailed match analysis from both tactical and statistical perspectives. This article will explore Liverpool’s and Nottingham Forest’s game plan, match...

Dave Hendrick: Anfield Atmosphere and Forest Loss Raise Questions for Liverpool

Liverpool’s Shock Defeat to Forest: A Moment to Reflect Liverpool fans were left reeling after an unexpected 1-0 defeat at Anfield to Nottingham Forest, a team that had languished in the bottom five of the Premier League for the last two seasons. The defeat, while shocking, exposed deeper issues within Liverpool’s game, sparking critical discussions...

Sports Scientists Unpack Liverpool’s Loss To Forest – International Fatigue Breakdown

Tactical Periodisation and Fatigue: Sports Science at Liverpool FC Explained The latest episode of the Under Pressure podcast from Anfield Index offers an in-depth examination of Liverpool’s performance, with key insights from Simon Brundish and Dr. Phil Barter. In this first part, they delve into the impact of international travel on player fatigue, tactical periodisation,...

“Reality Check” – David Lynch Reflects on Liverpool’s Defeat to Nottingham Forest

Liverpool's Reality Check: A Tactical Unraveling at Nottingham Forest When Liverpool faced a surprising defeat against Nottingham Forest, the game proved to be more than just a minor setback in their campaign; it was a stark "reality check," as centre-back Virgil Van Dijk eloquently put it. This defeat, dissected in detail by David Lynch on...

Liverpool’s Possession Woes: Nottingham Forest Expose Key Tactical Flaws

Liverpool Loss To Nottingham Forest: Battle of Possession and Patience Saturday afternoon at Anfield was not what Liverpool fans had in mind. What seemed destined to be a routine victory ended in unexpected frustration, as Nottingham Forest snatched a shock 1-0 win. A match that appeared straightforward on paper left everyone wondering what went wrong. The...

Konaté Brilliant For Liverpool So Far – No Trip To Milan Though

Ibou Konaté's Season So Far: Dominant Presence, But Time for Caution Ibou Konaté has been nothing short of spectacular so far this season, a standout for Liverpool, especially in aerial duels. As Liverpool fans and pundits celebrate his contributions, there’s a sense of caution brewing, particularly with the looming Champions League clash against AC Milan....

Grizz Khan: Liverpool’s Adidas Kits Set to Bring Retro Magic to 2025/26 Season

Grizz Khan: Liverpool’s New Adidas Kits Bring Excitement Adidas are set to return as the Reds' kit manufacturer for the 2025/26 season. On the Daily Red Podcast hosted by Anfield Index, Dave Davis and Grizz Khan shifted from the pain of the Forest match to the joy of seeing the new kit leaks. The conversation...

Henry Winter: Did Slot’s Tactics Contribute to Liverpool’s Setback?

Liverpool’s Setback Under Slot: A Temporary Blip or Deeper Problems? Liverpool’s shocking home defeat to Nottingham Forest has sparked intense discussion among fans and pundits alike. With Arne Slot at the helm following Jurgen Klopp’s departure in May 2024, questions have arisen about whether Slot’s tactical approach is sufficient to maintain the high standards set...

Postmortem: Nottingham Forest Outsmart Lacklustre Liverpool

Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest: The Postmortem This was a game that ended very differently to how much of the Liverpool fanbase would have expected. With a new and seemingly tactically astute Head Coach at the LFC helm, one would have envisioned the home side sweeping away a team that will probably finish in the bottom...