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Liverpool bid to continue their perfect start to the 2024-25 Premier League season when they welcome Nottingham Forest to Anfield (15.00 BST).
The Arne Slot era couldn’t have opened any better. The transition from legendary manager Jurgen Klopp leaving the hot seat has been as seamless as anyone could have hoped for. The Reds have won all three games under their new head coach – not conceding a goal to boot.
Before the international break, Liverpool cruised to a 3-0 victory over their bitter rivals Manchester United. But Slot will not be getting carried away and ensure that his troops do not underestimate a Forest side that is also unbeaten, having taken five points so far.
GK – Alisson Becker
The No.1 played twice for Brazil and will be eyeing a fourth clean sheet in as many games.
RB – Trent Alexander-Arnold
CB – Ibrahima Konate
CB – Virgil van Dijk
There may be games in the latest cluster of fixtures when the Reds’ captain is rested. But Slot will want to ensure Liverpool deliver a triumph in their first game after the hiatus and that means van Dijk starting.
LB – Andy Robertson
Started the campaign in solid fashion. Not gone on as many marauding runs as in previous campaigns yet but been solid defensively.
CM – Ryan Gravenberch
CM – Curtis Jones
Alexis Mac Allister was carrying an issue during Argentina duty. Slot expects the midfielder to be in the squad but may not want to risk Mac Allister from the outset. As a result, Jones – returning from injury – could be handed his first start of the campaign.
CM – Dominik Szoboszlai
Already recorded two assists in the No.10 role, with his energy and pace giving Liverpool more in attack.
RW – Mo Salah
Liverpool’s talisman has already racked up six goal contributions in three games. He’s in imperious form and will look to wreak havoc against Forest’s defence.
ST – Darwin Nunez
Diogo Jota has been preferred to spearhead the attack so far. But Slot may be wary about the Portugal international’s previous injury problems and Nunez did not represent Uruguay during the break because of his five-game ban. It means he will be fresh and could be given a chance.
LW – Luis Diaz
There has previously been criticism that Diaz hasn’t been prolific enough in the final third. Yet the Colombian already has three goals and three assists this term and Slot is certain
