The team sheets are in for Liverpool’s clash with Nottingham Forest, with Sunday Premier League action kicking off very soon.
Arne Slot has yet to get the better of Forest since arriving at Anfield — a record he can put right today at the City Ground.
They might be on the cusp of relegation, but this side should not be underestimated.
You get to add one Nottingham Forest player to Liverpool’s squad, who you picking and why?
Anderson, Murillo, Williams, or somebody else?
Elliot Anderson of Nottingham Forest reacts during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Anfield. Murillo of Nottingham Forest during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Liverpool at City Ground. Neco Williams playing for Nottingham Forest.
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Vitor Pereira will be in the Forest dugout at the City Ground for the very first time, coming off a convincing 3-0 Europa League win against Fenerbahce during the week.
Here’s the starting XI Slot has landed on.
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The challenge for Liverpool is simple. Kill the new manager momentum early on and see out what would be a huge win to get them right back in the mix for Champions League qualification.
After Chelsea’s stumble against Burnley, this is an opportunity that needs to be taken.
Slot has gone with a strong midfield and enough creativity to hopefully cause this stubborn Forest defence issues.
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Mo Salah will have a huge part to play vs Forest
We expected to see Salah in the lineup after some encouraging recent displays.
The level of control he is able to exert on this game could be a decisive factor.
Former Red Neco Williams has frustrated Salah in recent meetings, but he has shown a major weakness in his game.
Mohamed Salah playing for Liverpool vs Brighton
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Salah had Ferdi Kadioglu on skates in Liverpool’s FA Cup win over Brighton, and only Williams has been dribbled past more in the Premier League this season.
The Welsh full-back usually shows up against his old side, but if Salah is on it like he was last week, it could be trouble for the Forest defence.
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