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Liverpool fans blame Arne Slot for 'shocking decision' he made against Nottingham Forest that 'cost them the win'
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Updated 22:23 14 Jan 2025 GMTPublished 22:13 14 Jan 2025 GMT

Liverpool fans blame Arne Slot for 'shocking decision' he made against Nottingham Forest that 'cost them the win'

Liverpool fans are disappointed with Slot's decision.

Tom Jenkins

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Liverpool fans have been left blaming Arne Slot for his 'shocking' team selection as his side drop points to high-flying Nottingham Forest.

Arne Slot's side were forced to settle for a draw at Nottingham Forest, as his side had to come from behind following an early Chris Wood goal.

It was far too easy for Forest, as the surprise package of the Premier League season burst through the Liverpool defense in the eighth minute.

However, despite the best efforts of the inspired Matz Sels, Liverpool eventually equalised as substitute Diogo Jota scored from a corner with 15 minutes left.

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Jota was initially left on the bench by Slot, who opted for Luis Diaz in the striker role, which didn't go down too well with supporters.

Diaz's lack of impact was made even more damning when Jota combined with fellow substitute Kostas Tsimikas, to score just 25 seconds after replacing the Colombian.

Diaz only managed one shot in 75 minutes despite operating as the number nine, and fans took to social media to show their frustrations.

One fan commented: "Desperate for a striker. As much as I like Díaz up front, we really need a focal point. A proper striker."

Another added: "Luis Diaz is not a striker btw, stop playing him there."

Luis Diaz after being substituted by Arne Slot- Getty
Luis Diaz after being substituted by Arne Slot- Getty

A third posted: "Jota needs to start every game he physically can, Diaz as a striker doesn’t work majority of the time."

"If Diaz plays striker again I am going to put my head through a wall. Start Jota or Danns instead. That experiment was dead on arrival," a fourth replied.

Another fan said: "We 100% win that if we start Jota, shocking."

Although they dropped points, Liverpool still remain in complete control of the Premier League as they sit six points clear of Forest with a game in hand.

Featured Image Credit: TNT/Getty

Topics: Liverpool, Premier League, Nottingham Forest, Arne Slot, Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota, Fan Reactions, Champions League

Tom Jenkins
Tom Jenkins

Tom Jenkins is a Social Editor and Journalist for SPORTBible. Specialises in Football and F1 but has experience covering a variety of sports such as MMA, Boxing and Cricket. Suffers weekly as an Evertonian.

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