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Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest: Andoni Iraola frustrated by long wait to make substitutions
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Key Points:
- Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola expressed frustration over delays in making a triple substitution during their 2-2 Premier League draw against Nottingham Forest.
- Iraola wanted to bring on Ryan Gravenberch, Kostas Tsimikas, and Rio Ngumoha when the game was 1-1, but the substitutions were delayed due to technical issues with the fourth official's substitution board.
- The delay allowed Forest to take a quick throw-in and win a penalty, which led to them retaking the lead in the match.
- Iraola criticized the fourth official for the prolonged wait, stating that a professional official should not take three minutes to allow substitutions.
- He also questioned the penalty decision, describing the contact as non-aggressive and claiming the situation had effectively ended before the foul was called.
