Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest: Andoni Iraola frustrated by long wait to make substitutions
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola expressed frustration after a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest, citing a three-minute delay in making substitutions due to a technical issue with the fourth official's board. The delay occurred during a critical period of the match, contributing to a penalty decision against his team.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing debates regarding officiating efficiency and the impact of technical failures on professional sports outcomes.
Figure caption, Iraola urges 'passive' Liverpool to learn quickly after Forest draw
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 .
With the game level at 1-1 during the second half at Anfield, the Basque wanted to bring on Ryan Gravenberch, Kostas Tsimikas and Rio Ngumoha.
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.
To add to Liverpool 's frustrations, the third time the ball went out, instead of play stopping for the changes, Forest took a quick throw-in from which they won a penalty to retake the lead.
Forest wing-back Neco Williams darted in behind the Liverpool backline and was caught by goalkeeper Alisson as he lifted a shot goalwards.
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