Liverpool Player Ratings: 8/10 Muñoz stars but Dutch duo flop in frustrating Forest draw

Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest at Anfield, leaving the Reds still searching for their first Premier League win two rounds into the campaign.

Dan Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White twice gave Forest the advantage, but Alexander Isak and Victor Muñoz responded to earn Liverpool a point.

Liverpool Player Ratings

Alisson – 6/10

Made an important save before the interval to deny Igor Jesus, but was beaten to the ball when rushing out and conceded the penalty that restored Forest’s lead.

Jeremie Frimpong – 4/10

Attacked with intent but was vulnerable defensively, particularly at the far post. Forest repeatedly found opportunities down his side.

Jeremy Jacquet – 7/10

Liverpool’s standout defender, making several timely interventions and showing composure when Forest threatened early in the match.

Virgil van Dijk – 4/10

Struggled to impose control on the defence as Liverpool repeatedly lost their shape. Could not prevent either Forest goal.

Milos Kerkez – 5/10

Had problems containing Forest’s attacks from the right and offered little going forward before being replaced in the second half.

Alexis Mac Allister – 7/10

Produced some neat passing, including an excellent early ball for Gakpo. Remained composed in midfield and worked diligently throughout.

Dominik Szoboszlai – 6/10

Had a quieter outing than usual but remained reliable in possession. Later moved into the right-back position to help Liverpool’s reshuffle as they chase the game.

Florian Wirtz – 7/10

Found the net with a composed finish, only for the effort to be disallowed after an offside decision in the build-up.

Cody Gakpo – 7/10

Showed excellent individual skill to escape two defenders before supplying the pass for Isak’s equaliser. Failed to track his man for Ndoye’s opener.

Alexander Isak – 7/10

Was largely anonymous early on but reacted well to Gakpo’s pass, scoring his first-half deficit leveller and offering Liverpool renewed hope. It was his seventh goal in as many games against the visitors.

Victor Muñoz – 8/10

Liverpool’s brightest attacking player, producing a powerful finish into the top corner to rescue a point for the hosts. Munoz was a constant threat down the wings on his first Premier League start.

Substitutes

Kostas Tsimikas – 6/10

Provided a composed performance after replacing Kerkez and strengthened Liverpool’s presence on the left.

Rio Ngumoha – 6/10

Returned on the left wing but struggled to get sufficiently involved during his brief appearance.

Ryan Gravenberch – 6/10

Injected energy and physicality into Liverpool’s midfield after coming on.

Ronald Araújo – 5/10

Had little opportunity to influence the game and was booked shortly after his introduction.

Trey Nyoni – N/A

Entered during the closing stages and had too little time to make a significant contribution.