Alisson had to come off his line to make a big save inside inside thee minutes. Forest also won possession high up the pitch as Forest dominated the early going. After the poor start, the Reds began to settle in with a free kick, but Liverpool kept having bad giveaways, forcing Alisson into another save.
Liverpool continued to stay trapped in their own half, and they had to spend several moments defending with 10 men after Virgil van Dijk picked up a knock. He came back on the pitch and came up with a big clearance to help the Reds survive the first half level at 0-0.
- Score: 0-0
- Possession (%): 58-42
- Shots: 8-2
- Key Battle: Morgan Gibbs White vs. Virgil Van Dijk
