Anthony Elanga compares Nottingham Forest's draw against Liverpool, saying: 'It feels like a loss.'
The Sweden international, 22, believes Arne Slot's side took the hosts' threat seriously at the City Ground. It shows that Nuno Espirito Santo's men are a force to be reckoned with. Forest were in control for an hour, but they had goalkeeper Matz Sels to thank for four saves in the final quarter as the Merseysiders piled on the pressure.
Elanga said: “I'll be honest, it feels like a loss, I feel like it was there for the taking. But we will build on this, and I feel like this mentality shows how far we've come: the fact that it feels like a loss.
“Liverpool were aware of us. They were sitting back a bit and I think we just have to try to hold the ball more. There were a lot of opportunities to do that rather than the centre-backs throwing it forward, which the game slowed down.” a little bit.
“We're still learning. Ultimately it's a decent point. Not everyone can get a point from Liverpool these days.”
Reflecting on the difference from last season, Elanga added: “Twelve months ago we would probably have taken a draw. But this season things have changed and we now approach matches with the desire to win them. Teams are now aware of us and know we won't settle for a point.
“Even at the end, when I was devastated, I still wanted to move forward and win the match.
“I don't want to settle for a draw, I want to win every game and transfer that mentality to every player in the team.”
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