Liverpool thought it had got back level against Nottingham Forest when Florian Wirtz found the net in their Premier League match after the half-hour mark.
The packed crowd at the Anfield Stadium burst into celebration as they thought a point was finally on the horizon. So did the German forward, who celebrated only to have his joy cut short soon.
Why was the goal by Florian Wirtz disallowed?
Wirtz’s goal was disallowed as there was an off-side in the build up. After a VAR check, it was found that Jeremie Frimpong was off the line, and as a result, the goal was disallowed.
Published on Aug 29, 2026