Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest team news and predicted line-ups ...
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Liverpool return to Premier League action on Saturday as they host Nottingham Forest, a meeting of two European Cup-winning clubs both nicknamed the Reds.
With Jurgen Klopp departing this past summer, there has been much change at Anfield - but on the pitch Arne Slot has quickly proven a superb replacement, winning all three of his opening fixtures without conceding a goal.
The Anfield club beat Manchester United in comprehensive fashion before the international break, so Slot will hope his side pick up where they left off and continue to keep pace with title rivals Man City at the top.
As for Forest, they are yet unbeaten this term after draws with Bournemouth and Wolves and a win at Southampton, with the three-pronged attacking midfield line of Anthony Elanga, Morgan Gibbs-White and Callum Hudson-Odoi looking a terrific collection if they can all stay fit and in form.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match on Saturday.
The match kicks off at 3pm BST on Saturday 14 September at Anfield.
Where can I watch it?
As a 3pm Saturday game, this match is not scheduled for broadcast in the UK. Highlights will be shown on Match of the Day on BBC 1 from 10:20pm.
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What is the team news?
Liverpool lost Harvey Elliott to injury during the international break as he suffered a fractured foot, meaning he will miss around six weeks. He has not yet figured prominently under Slot, but with European and EFL Cup matches on the horizon, he is a loss. Federico Chiesa could be part of the matchday squad for the first time, while Curtis Jones should also make his return to the group after injury. One of Joe Gomez or Jarell Quansah may therefore be left off the bench entirely.
For Forest, Danilo is out for the long haul after breaking his ankle on the opening weekend of the new campaign. Their only other concern is Willy Boly, with the centre-back unlikely to feature this weekend. Chris Wood should continue up front after a good start to the campaign, with Matz Sels remaining in goal after Forest failed with a deadline day bid for Liverpool’s second-choice goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.
Predicted lineups
LIV - Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Salah, Diaz, Jota
NFO - Sels, Williams, Milenkovic, Murillo, Aina, Sangare, Anderson, Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Wood
Odds
Liverpool 1/5
Draw 6/1
Forest 12/1
Prediction
Three more points in the bag for Slot’s Reds and another clean sheet to boot. Liverpool 3-0 Forest.
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