Jurgen Klopp Makes Eight Changes as Liverpool Host Nottingham Forest
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has again rotated his side as the Reds host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, with only four players keeping their places.
The Reds enjoyed a near-perfect night in the Europa League in midweek, with eight changes to the starting lineup and a 5-1 win over Toulouse. Three days later, and it is back to domestic action as Forest visit Anfield for the 10th game in the Premier League.
Liverpool Team News
Alisson is restored between the sticks in place of Caoimhin Kelleher, maintaining his record of starting every league game as No. 1. Ahead of the Brazilian is a back four of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk and Kostas Tsimikas.
Alexis Mac Allister takes over from Wataru Endo as No. 6, with Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch in the advanced roles. The attack is comprised of Diogo Jota and the returning Mohamed Salah, with Darwin Nunez leading the line.
Jota’s involvement comes with Luis Diaz not part of the squad on compassionate grounds. Cody Gakpo, Harvey Elliott and Wataru Endo are among the substitutes at Anfield.
Nottingham Forest Team News
Former Liverpool players Neco Williams and Taiwo Awoniyi make the bench for Forest, but Divock Origi misses out due to injury. Steve Cooper is expected to field a back five with Ola Aina and Moussa Niakhate coming in from the side that drew 2-2 with Luton last time out, as Harry Toffolo and Chris Wood drop out.
Lineups
Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Salah, Jota, Nunez
Substitutes: Kelleher, Adrian, Gomez, Matip, Chambers, Endo, McConnell, Elliott, Gakpo
Nottingham Forest: Turner; Niakhate, Boly, Murillo; Aurier, Mangala, Sangare, Dominguez, Aina; Gibbs-White, Elanga
Substitutes: Odysseas, Worrall, Nuno, Williams, Toffolo, Kouyate, Santos, Yates, Awoniyi
Preview
Liverpool will be looking to make it 10 wins from 10 games in the Premier League when they host Nottingham Forest at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp has made eight changes to his side from midweek’s win over Toulouse in the Europa League.
Alisson returns in goal while Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk and Kostas Tsimikas form the back four. Alexis Mac Allister takes over from Wataru Endo as No. 6 while Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah lead the attack.
Nottingham Forest have former Liverpool players Neco Williams and Taiwo Awoniyi on their bench but Divock Origi misses out due to injury. Steve Cooper is expected to field a back five with Ola Aina and Moussa Niakhate coming in from the side that drew 2-2 with Luton last time out.
It promises to be an exciting game between two sides looking to get back to winning ways in the Premier League. Liverpool will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to 10 games while Forest will be hoping to cause an upset at Anfield.