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Liverpool Fall 3-0 at Anfield as Slot’s Konaté-for-Ekitike Switch Fuels Backlash

The loss has intensified scrutiny of Arne Slot’s tactical decisions during a steep downturn in form.

Overview

  • Nottingham Forest won 3-0 at Anfield, handing Liverpool a sixth defeat in their last seven Premier League matches.
  • Arne Slot replaced centre-back Ibrahima Konaté with striker Hugo Ekitike in the 55th minute with Liverpool 2-0 down, but the attacking gamble did not change the result.
  • BBC Radio 5 Live pundit Paul Robinson criticised Konaté’s display and highlighted holes across Liverpool’s back line.
  • Supporters on social media called for Slot to be sacked following the defeat, though the club has not announced any managerial change.
  • Konaté drew heavy online criticism, with Football Insider reporting he has rejected three contract offers as injuries leave Liverpool short of senior centre-back options.