Liverpool suffered their first loss under manager Arne Slot in a shock 1-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest.
Callum Hudson-Odoi scored the only goal of the game in the 72nd minute to secure a historic Nottingham Forest win over Liverpool.
Slot made a triple change at Anfield shortly before, with the Liverpool manager then making two more changes.
But the home substitutes had little impact on the match as Forest substitute Hudson-Odoi netted the winner from range.
Liverpool remain on nine points from their opening four Premier League matches after the loss, having won their first three games of the season.
Danny Murphy says what Arne Slot knows after Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
Champions Manchester City remain top of the standings thanks to their four wins from four, while Aston Villa join the Reds on nine points.
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has now offered his thoughts on the result, having been asked on Match of the Day by Gary Lineker if the loss is a reality check for Slot.
“Maybe a little,” said Murphy. “There was a lack of ruthlessness and sharpness in the final third, maybe a little bit about players traveling all over with the international duty.
“If he wasn’t sure before he’ll know now how competitive this Premier League is. But no panic. Still a lot of positives for Liverpool, it’s been a good start.”
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It was a hugely frustrating afternoon for all involved with the Anfield club, with spirits having been high going into the match.
The international break certainly came at a bad time for Slot, who had gained early-season momentum despite not being in the dugout for very long.
Slot’s honeymoon period is now over, with the Reds boss now needing to put the defeat in the past and pick up a victory next time out.
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Unfortunately the Dutchman needs to wait until next weekend to pick up three Premier League points, when Bournemouth travel to Anfield.
There is, however, a trip to AC Milan midweek, with the Champions League clash a perfect opportunity for the Merseyside club to get back on track.
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