Liverpool host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League at Anfield on Saturday, aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a 3-0 defeat at Manchester City before the international break.
Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, picked up their first league win under Sean Dyche, beating Leeds United 3-1 at home.
Match preview
Liverpool have managed just three points from their last six league games, with only Wolverhampton Wanderers collecting fewer points over the same period.
After consecutive wins against Aston Villa and Real Madrid, the Reds looked to have turned the corner, but fared poorly against City.
Despite their struggles, Liverpool have lost just one league home game, offering hope for fans heading ahead Saturday’s fixture.
The visitors have played better under Dyche and will be confident of getting a result at Anfield, given the form of Slot’s side.
Forest rank sixth in the league for long balls per game this term, which will be bad news for Liverpool, as they have struggled to deal with them.
Liverpool are favourites, but an upset should not be ruled out.
Head-to-head
Liverpool have won 60, drawn 30 and lost 32 of their previous fixtures with Forest.
Team news
Liverpool could welcome back goalkeeper Alisson Becker, but Jeremie Frimpong and Giovanni Leoni are still sidelined.
Douglas Luiz, Chris Wood, Ola Aina, and Callum Hudson-Odoi are fitness concerns for Forest.
Key players
Liverpool
Dominik Szoboszlai: The Hungarian has just two league goal involvements, but has been the Reds’ most consistent performer.
Virgil van Dijk: Leading the league in clearances, his aerial ability will be crucial against Forest’s attacking style.
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Nottingham Forest
Elliot Anderson: Considered one of the league’s best midfielders, his performance could be decisive in this game.
Morgan Gibbs-White: He has three league goal involvements – the most of any Forest player.
Stats transfermarkt.com, 11v11.com & sofascore.com