Nottingham Forest narrowly defeated Liverpool at home. In the 72nd minute, Callum Hudson-Odoi scored the game’s lone goal during a counterattack.

Many fans feel that Arne Slot’s substitutions at the hour’s mark changed the outcome of the game. He took off Mac Allister, Diaz and Jota, replacing them with Bradley, Gakpo and Nunez. It prompted a tactical change as Trent moved to the no. 10 role.

Liverpool fans on social media argue that the change confused the players.

Tom Little: “Moment we took Mac Allister off we lost control, Nunez and Gakpo done nothing.”

Carl: “Slot’s changes failed completely. We were a complete mess from the first round of subs onwards.”

Laurie: “Unless Mac Allister was injured or had fitness issues, taking him off was completely braindead. It killed any momentum and chance creation we had.”

David: “It’s fine to stumble out of the blocks after an international break and your execution be poor, but Slot’s reaction to it felt amateurish. Every player moved as a result of those subs seemed to have no idea what their role was and everything broke down as a result.”

Adel AlMishry: “The lesson learned is that Liverpool can’t afford to substitute Mac Allister unless the game is already secured. His presence in the midfield is crucial for control and balance in key moments.”

Ralph: “Slot’s mucked this all up. No way should Macca have been brought off, Szobo has been terrible today. Subs made too early, Bradley getting done in by Hudson-Odoi time and time again.”