Brennan Johnson took his brilliant Championship form onto the big stage against Liverpool on Sunday as the Reds pushed Jurgen Klopp’s side all the way.
In the end, Diogo Jota’s late strike, which was borderline offside, proved to be the winner. But Forest reminded the watching nation that they are a club on the up under Steve Cooper. Key to their progress this season has been Johnson, who took his chance to impress against Liverpool. He almost set up what should have been the opening goal when his teasing cross was put wide by Philip Zinckernagel. Jota’s winner arrived soon after.
Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler and former Forest midfielder Roy Keane were on pundit duty for ITV, and both have been impressed with the Wales international.
