Andoni Iraola criticizes officials after Liverpool draw with Nottingham Forest

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Andoni Iraola criticizes officials after Liverpool draw with Nottingham Forest
Summary

Andoni Iraola expressed frustration with officials following Liverpool's 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest on August 29. Despite a penalty awarded against Alisson Becker, Iraola's main grievance was the lengthy delay in executing a triple substitution during the match. He felt the substitutions should have occurred earlier, particularly as the team aimed to respond after going behind. Liverpool's performance drew criticism, for defensive lapses, and the team currently sits with two points from their opening two matches this season. They will look to improve ahead of their next game against Ipswich Town on Friday night.

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  • Iraola's first home game as Liverpool head coach ends in a draw.
  • Liverpool equalizes twice but fails to secure a win.
  • Iraola criticizes the delay in substitutions during the match.
  • Liverpool has only two points from two matches this season.
  • Next match for Liverpool is against Ipswich Town on September 1.
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  • 2:45 PMYahoo SportsAndoni Iraola was fuming at officials after Liverpool draw – but not over the penalty incident
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Andoni Iraola had a grievance to bring up about the officials after Liverpool’s 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest this afternoon – but it wasn’t for the reason that you might immediately think....

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