How did Forest exploit Liverpool's weaknesses?

How did Forest exploit Liverpool's weaknesses?

Saturday's 3-0 home defeat by Nottingham Forest means Liverpool have now lost six of their past seven league games.

So how did Sean Dyche's tactics exploit the reigning champions weaknesses?

Forest opened the scoring by taking advantage of Liverpool's poor form from set-pieces this season.

For the second goal, Mohamed Salah's defensive contribution was exploited.

Although both the first and second goals don't appear too similar, two key themes arise.

Firstly, Salah lost track of his man for both goals as Liverpool aimed to defend in a man-to-man fashion. Secondly, space opened up for the scorer in front of a Liverpool defensive line that had dropped deep with no cover in front of it.

For Forest's third goal, a quick switch was played to find Omari Hutchinson in space on the wing.

Hutchinson received the ball facing the goal with time and space to carry it forwards with momentum.

Forest's physicality, ability to win second balls, and commitment to running off the ball and arrive in dangerous areas were key to them getting an impressive win.

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