Liverpool Manager Iraola Frustrated Over Substitution Rules During Premier League Draw
-
Published Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola says he was angry about being prevented from making a triple substitution sooner during Saturday's 2-2 Premier League draw against Nottingham Forest.
Compare 2 other versions
Sky SportsLiverpool were frustrated at being unable to make a triple substitution before Nottingham Forest were awarded a penalty on Saturday, with an electronic board issue meaning they missed three opportunities to make the change in the eventual 2-2 draw
The Guardian SportSome of the billionaires behind Liverpool were present for the opening match of Andoni Iraola’s Anfield reign but were given more food-for-thought than the feast they might have been expecting. Nottingham Forest were full value for the second 2-2 draw of Iraola’s tenure as Liverpool demonstrated they need sturdier foundations as well as the decoration of £123m Bradley Barcola.
-
Liverpool went on to score an 82nd-minute equaliser through Victor Munoz but Iraola remains winless as Reds boss after two Premier League matches.
Compare 2 other versions
The Guardian SportLiverpool, improved by Iraola’s substitutions, fought back for a second time when Wirtz pierced the Forest defence with a fine pass behind Murillo to Muñoz. The £34.5m summer signing from Osasuna marked his home debut with a brilliant finish off the underside of the crossbar to rescue a point for Iraola’s work-in-progress.
BBC SportLiverpool were able to salvage a point from the game as Victor Munoz scored his first goal for the club with eight minutes remaining.
-
"Definitely he was having some problems with the board or something. "What would have happened? Definitely you stop because I want to sub. It doesn't happen, the quick throw-in because we are waiting for the subs.
Compare 1 other version
BBC Sport"He was having an issue with the board, I don't know if it was not working, but we definitely wanted to do the subs the last two or three stoppages before the goal.
-
MATCH REPORT: Munoz rescues point for Liverpool at home to Forest Available for UK users only.
Compare 1 other version
Sky SportsSaturday 29 August 2026 14:49, UK Victor Munoz thumped in a deflected leveller to rescue a point for Liverpool in a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest.
-
Sels tipped over from Wirtz’s header following a fine cross by Gakpo, potentially playing his final Liverpool game depending on their incomings over the next few days. But the hosts were indebted to Alisson for denying Forest a second goal on the stroke of half-time. Aina flew past Muñoz on the right before picking out Igor Jesus near the penalty spot. His first time effort flew towards the top corner but Alisson produced a superb save to turn the shot on to the crossbar.
Compare 1 other version
Sky SportsThe defending from Liverpool for that goal was poor but Forest boss Oliver Glasner will ultimately rue missed chances in that half, with a stunning stop from Alisson just before half-time to push Igor Jesus' shot onto the bar proving key.
-
Ola Aina and Ndoye combined to give Igor Jesus an early opportunity from four yards out. The striker’s shot was deflected wide by the outstretched boot of summer arrival Jérémy Jacquet. Ndoye then headed wide of the far post from James McAtee’s inviting cross and Igor Jesus had another shot blocked with Gibbs-White screaming for a pass in front of goal. The breakthrough was not long in coming.
Compare 1 other version
Sky SportsMore to follow... The key moments from Anfield 12: BLOCK! Dan Ndoye nods down Ola Aina's back-post cross but Igor Jesus' attempt to turn it in is blocked by a big stretch from Liverpool centre-back Jeremy Jacquet!
-
Anfield erupted shortly afterwards when Florian Wirtz swept a smart finish on the turn inside Sels’s right hand post. A much-needed goal for Liverpool and their £116m playmaker, however, was disallowed by the video assistant referee for an offside against Jeremie Frimpong in the buildup. Patience in Frimpong is in short supply at Anfield judging by the exasperation that greeted his poor crossing and defensive toils. Iraola would replace both of his full-backs before the afternoon was over.
Compare 1 other version
Sky Sports33: GOAL RULED OUT! Florian Wirtz thinks he's pulled Liverpool level after intercepting a McAtee pass and converting from Jeremie Frimpong's pass - but a VAR check judged Frimpong offside before he made the assist.
4 details only one outlet reported
Independent claims that didn't surface elsewhere in our corpus. Treat as supplementary — not corroborated across outlets.
-
01 ESPN Muñoz rescues draw for a Liverpool team unable to shake last season's bad habits It's a new season for Liverpool, with a new manager, but Andoni Iraola's side are showing the same shortcomings that cost Arne Slot his job last term.
-
02 Sky Sports Saturday 29 August 2026 17:22, UK Andoni Iraola said Nottingham Forest's penalty in the 2-2 draw at Anfield on Saturday would not have occurred if the fourth official's electronic board was working correctly.
-
03 The Guardian Sport Oliver Glasner’s team, like Newcastle last week, exploited Liverpool’s defensive frailties regularly and were on course for a third successive Premier League win at Anfield before summer signing Víctor Muñoz salvaged another late draw for the hosts with a superb equaliser. Dan Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White twice put Forest ahead only for Alexander Isak and Muñoz to level.
-
04 BBC Sport However, despite the ball going out of play three times, the players were left waiting on the sideline as fourth official Tim Robinson had problems with the board.
Fact Corroboration
Which sources independently confirm the same facts. Hover a claim to see its sources, or a source to see what it corroborates.
Coverage by Region
Source Similarity
Connections show how similarly each outlet covered this story. Thicker lines = more similar framing.
Sources (4)
- guardian-sport
- bbc-sport
- espn
- skysports