Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest: Second Straight Draw Raises Concerns for Iraola
Published on HivePostify by @cryptmastern · Sat Aug 29 2026
Liverpool were held to another dramatic 2-2 draw, this time against Nottingham Forest at Anfield, marking the second consecutive match in which Jürgen Klopp's side had to come from behind twice just to salvage a point.
Dan Ndoye gave Forest a deserved lead in the first half, with Liverpool fortunate not to be further behind — Alisson made a crucial goal-line save from Igor Jesus just before halftime that came off the crossbar. Liverpool finally found their footing after the break, with Cody Gakpo converting a low cross from Alexander Isak to level things up.
But Forest struck back almost immediately, winning a contentious penalty that was converted by Morgan Gibbs-White after Alisson fouled Neco Williams inside the box, putting the visitors back in front with 20 minutes remaining. Liverpool's frustration only grew when a delay with the electronic substitution board disrupted Klopp's planned changes.
It looked like Forest might hold on until Victor Muñoz — making his full Anfield debut — thundered in a deflected equalizer to rescue a point for Liverpool late on.
The result means Liverpool have now drawn 2-2 in both of their opening two matches this season, raising real questions about their defensive solidity under Iraola as his tactical approach continues to bed in. For Forest, it's another respectable away performance under Oliver Glasner, despite failing to hold on to two separate leads.
What's your read—is this a rocky start Liverpool will shake off, or a sign of deeper issues under the new manager?
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