Jürgen Klopp had conceded his scant knowledge of Nottingham extended to its association with Robin Hood and, until Diogo Jota poked in the winning goal 12 minutes from time to propelinto a FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City, he was in jeopardy of being on the wrong end of an upset that would have provided an unwanted memory.
Steve Cooper made a low-key entrance a few minutes before kick-off, strolling out of the tunnel and raising his right hand to acknowledge the adoring Forest support before taking a seat in the home dugout. Cooper, who spent five years coaching Liverpool’s academy, has revitalised Forest since inheriting a team that were bottom of the Championship.
There was a sense of great anticipation around the City Ground before the first meeting between these sides since 1999, Forest’s last season in the top flight. That day Pierre van Hooijdonk scored a last-minute equaliser and Steven Gerrard, in his debut season, stepped off the bench.Photograph: Paul Currie/Colorsport/Shutterstock
Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold were absent through injury, while Sadio Mané was rested. Roberto Firmino squandered Liverpool’s best first-half opening, guilty of overcomplicating things after being slipped in on goal. Firmino tried to lob Ethan Horvath but the goalkeeper read the situation.Kostas Tsimikas went close with a swerving shot from 25 yards and Joe Gomez, effective on the opposite flank, sent a flying shot over on the verge of the interval.
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