Oliver Glasner used Nottingham Forest's 2-2 draw at Liverpool on 2026-2-2 to praise the performance and underline what still needs work. Forest led twice in Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest, but Glasner also said the team drops off after 2-2 minutes and is still not fully settled after six or seven weeks together.
Glasner's praise and warning
Glasner's post-match view was straightforward. “I think we all have the same feeling, proud of the performance, proud of how many chances we created and proud of the reaction after we conceded the equaliser. On the other side, we're all a little bit disappointed we couldn't get the win. I think this shows how good we performed, how well we played. Overall, a very good performance,” he told goal.com.
The football matched that assessment. Dan Ndoye opened the scoring in the 24th minute, then Morgan Gibbs-White converted a penalty in the 70th minute after Neco Williams was fouled by Alisson. Liverpool levelled through Alexander Isak in the 60th minute and Víctor Muñoz struck their late equaliser in the 82nd minute.
Glasner was more pointed about the long-term issue. “I could see our tactical shape work well in many parts but after 60-65 minutes, the level drops a little bit. Which shows everything is not 100% settled, it can't be after six or seven weeks together. Also, we conceded the same goal more or less, in the same area.”
That fits the pattern of the night. Forest were brave enough to play forward, and Ndoye's goal plus two key passes backed that up. But the drop in intensity after the hour helped Liverpool stay in the game.
More signings before the window closes
The transfer line was just as direct. Glasner said: “I am [hopeful of new signings]. The club are working hard before closed doors, I'm confident we will have two signings.[ We have Liam [Delap] in] and hopefully one more, potentially two.”
He added that the club is “doing a great job, working hard” and that Forest are integrating new players. That leaves the squad still in motion, even after a result that would normally be enough to leave a manager happy.
Forest's next fixture is at home to Tottenham on 2026-09-05, so there is little time to wait for the response on the pitch. Glasner has already said the level is dropping after 60-65 minutes, and the next test comes before the window shuts.
FAQ
Why is Oliver Glasner still talking about Nottingham Forest needing more signings?
Glasner said he is confident Nottingham Forest will have two signings before the window closes. He also said Liam Delap is already in and there could be one more, potentially two, arrivals as the club keeps working before closed doors.
How did Nottingham Forest perform in the 2-2 draw at Liverpool?
Forest drew 2-2 at Anfield, led twice and created chances in the first half. Glasner said he was proud of the performance and the reaction after the equaliser, but disappointed not to take the win.
What did Oliver Glasner say about Nottingham Forest's fitness and shape?
Glasner said the tactical shape worked well in many parts, but the level drops a little bit after 60-65 minutes. He added that the team is not 100% settled after six or seven weeks together.
Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 2 outlets. How we work →
