Gibbs-White shines - player ratings for Liverpool v Nottm Forest

Liverpool’s encounter with Nottingham Forest produced a mixed bag of individual performances, as reflected in the player ratings. Alisson earned a 5 after being beaten for Dan Ndoye’s goal but making a superb save to deny Igor Jesus just before half‑time and helping Liverpool secure the result; a lapse in distribution contributed to Gibbs‑White’s winner. Jeremie Frimpong received a 6, struggling at times defensively while pushing forward into promising positions; he contributed to the build‑up for Florian Wirtz’s disallowed effort though he was offside, and he must improve the consistency of his final pass. Jeremy Jacquet was awarded a 6 for a goal‑saving block that thwarted Igor Jesus early on and for an otherwise impressive display, although occasional lapses in discipline let him down. Virgil van Dijk also scored a 6, expressing frustration at how easily the Liverpool backline was opened for Ndoye’s opener and how simply Forest won their penalty. Milos Kerkez was given a 5 for a mediocre outing at left‑back, sloppy in possession, before being replaced by Kostas Tsimikas in the 71st minute. Dominik Szoboszlai earned a 6, performing solidly as usual and showing markedly greater defensive alertness compared to his recent stint at Newcastle United. Alexis Mac Allister also received a 6 after returning to the starting XI, delivering a neat reverse pass to Cody Gakpo early in the match, though he could not match Igor Jesus physically in the build‑up to Ndoye’s goal. Cody Gakpo was rated 7, starting on the right flank in what may have been his final Liverpool appearance; he was effective, supplied a fine pass for Wirtz, created a chance for Victor Munoz, fell short on defensive duties for Forest’s opener but brilliantly set up Alexander Isak’s equaliser. Florian Wirtz also earned a 7, constantly threatening the Forest goal, unlucky not to score after a neat finish was ruled out for offside (Frimpong) and a header was tipped over by Matz Sels, and he provided the assist for Munoz’s goal. Victor Munoz received a 7 on his first Liverpool start, operating from his preferred left flank; he was lively, had a penalty claim turned down, ought to have tested Sels earlier when he fired a first‑half effort wide from inside the box, and scored a striking goal to level the match in front of the Kop and secure a point for Liverpool. Alexander Isak was given a 6, registering only six touches and no shots on target in the opening half, but he recovered from a quiet start to net the first‑half equaliser on the hour mark—his ninth touch of the game—providing a boost to his confidence. Substitutions: Tsimikas came on at the 71st minute for Kerkez and earned a 5; Gravenberch entered at the