Arne Slot rues sloppy play after first Liverpool loss

Liverpool suffered their first defeat under new manager Arne Slot, losing 1-0 to Nottingham Forest. Forest’s manager Nuno Espírito Santo outsmarted Slot with a solid tactical plan that crowded out Liverpool’s wide players. Despite some chances, Liverpool failed to be clinical in front of goal. Slot admitted that his team’s performance was not good enough and they need to improve. Forest’s well-executed game plan and a goal on the counter sealed the win for them. Espirito Santo praised his team’s organization and hard work, leading them to fourth place in the league. Liverpool is in second place after the loss.