Liverpool fans had plenty to say after one of their players delivered a \u201cnightmare\u201d display in the team\u2019s 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\n
The Reds suffered their second Premier League defeat at Anfield this season, falling to an impressive Forest side coached by former Everton manager Sean Dyche.<\/p>\n
Even with Alexander Isak, Mohamed Salah and the returning Alisson in the starting XI, Arne Slot\u2019s men struggled to cope with Forest\u2019s physical approach, especially on the counter.<\/p>\n
Forest opened the scoring in the 33rd minute through Murillo. Some Liverpool supporters argued that Dan Ndoye obstructed Alisson\u2019s view, but the goal stood. According to the Premier League Match Centre, the Forest forward \u201cdid not make an action that impacted an opponent.\u201d<\/p>\n
Moments later, Forest found the net again, only for referee Andy Madley to disallow Igor Jesus\u2019 effort for handball\u2014 a call upheld by VAR, which stated Jesus had handled the ball \u201caccidentally.\u201d But Dyche\u2019s team deservedly doubled their lead in the 46th minute when Nicolo Savona fired home Neco Williams\u2019 cutback, leaving Anfield stunned.<\/p>\n
As Liverpool pushed forward and left spaces at the back, Forest capitalised once more, with Morgan Gibbs-White adding a third late on to send the 3,000 travelling supporters into raptures.<\/p>\n
Very few Liverpool players could take any credit after such a flat display, but fans saved their harshest criticism for centre-back Ibrahima Konate, who was substituted at half-time for Hugo Ekitike.<\/p>\n
Supporters quickly voiced their frustrations online. One wrote, \u201cKonate is among the worst defenders in the league this season. Not many regular starters have performed worse.\u201d<\/p>\n
Another complained, \u201cKonate was a complete mess in the first half. We need Gu\u00e9hi through the door on January 1st and should scrap contract talks with Konate if this is the standard he\u2019s offering.\u201d<\/p>\n
A third added, \u201cKonate has often been worse than Lovren this season. Seriously.\u201d
\nA fourth said, \u201cHe needs to be dropped now\u2014his form has been disastrous. Every goal we give away seems to come from him.\u201d<\/p>\n
James Pearce of The Athletic also described his first-half performance as a \u201cnightmare.\u201d<\/p>\n
Konate has been strongly linked with Real Madrid as his Liverpool deal runs until June 2026, meaning he will be free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with the Spanish giants once the January window opens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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