The Reds fell behind at the City Ground after just eight minutes when Chris Wood scored against the run of play, and struggled to create chances for most of the game until Diogo Jota’s equaliser – scored 22 seconds after coming on, and with his first touch – sparked a late, though fruitless, rally.
It sees Liverpool drop points for the second game running, and hand title rivals Arsenal the opportunity to close the gap, should they beat north London rivals Tottenham on Wednesday night.
Slot was seen tapping his watch throughout the game, and he suggested that Forest players feined injury to waste time in the closing stages.
“I couldn’t have asked for more,” Slot told TNT Sports. “The second-half performance was outstanding….