Slot speaks on Liverpool defending versus Nothingham

Liverpool boss Arne Slot, speaking to BBC Sport: “It was fine margins. We really struggled in the first half. We were the lucky ones scoring in the extra time.

On the disallowed goal: “I have to see it back to judge if it’s the right decision. The offside or onside is factual.

“In the first half, the only part I liked was the defending in our box. We showed a different Liverpool in the second half. We tried to bring fresh wingers in and that led to our first disallowed goal. Joe Gomez brought the long throw in.

“I have seen us defending poorer in our own box this season. That might be down to the quality of Forest. I am surprised by the league position they are in. We did not give away many big chances but we gave the ball away every time.

“I have to change my line-up constantly, not so late this time. Florian is in great shape and Curtis Jones played well last week against Brighton.”

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, speaking to BBC Sport about the disallowed goal: “It hit my back and my elbow. I understand the rule but if you understand football, that goal should have stood.

“I told Hugo it would be a goal and one or two minutes later, it was. I’m very glad it was me.

“It doesn’t feel nice in the moment but it is what it is. VAR is a good tool if you look at the mistakes the referees used to make. We need to waste these seconds or minutes because it’s best for football.

“The first half wasn’t good at all; positioning, pressing, intensity. It was not our standard. The second half, I wouldn’t say it was good but it was better.

“We knew it would be a tough game because they are good at set pieces and they have really good players. It’s always tough to come here.”