Gerrard: Liverpool too nice, need nastiness

Steven Gerrard says Liverpool's slow start is down to being 'too nice' after another comeback draw.

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Nottingham Forest

What happened. Liverpool came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Nottingham Forest at Anfield, their second consecutive comeback draw.

• Gerrard told TNT Sports Liverpool lack a destroyer and are too nice.
• Liverpool had 69% possession but only four shots on target.
• Iraola was furious about the penalty decision and sub board delay.

“I think this Liverpool team is a little bit too nice.”

— Steven Gerrard

Gerrard warns Liverpool will miss out on silverware unless they add physicality and aggression.

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