Forest silence at Anfield as Dyche enacts a long-ball plan on Liverpool
Nottingham Forest edged Liverpool at Anfield with a measured, tactical display.
Forest celebrated back-to-back wins at Anfield, a feat last seen in 1963.
Sean Dyche fed a clear plan and Forest delivered with precision.
We are not passing it, we are going long, Dyche said after the match.
Liverpool pressed high early; nevertheless Forest withstood the surge.
They shifted play long and exploited space behind the press.
Wharton’s quality stood out in defence and distribution.
The approach looked pragmatic yet purposeful, built on compact defending and quick transitions.
The result echoes the broader debate about how opponents can neutralise Liverpool’s pace.
It also offers a blueprint for teams like Brentford seeking controlled wins.
TLDR
- Forest beat Liverpool with a disciplined long-ball plan that stifled the press.
- Dyche’s plan was executed precisely by Forest’s players.
- Wharton’s form reinforced Forest’s balance across defence and attack.
Sean Dyche
Nottingham Forest