Liverpool welcome Nottingham Forest to Anfield this afternoon with Arne Slot making bold adjustments to his side. The return of Alisson is a major boost, restoring authority and calm at the back after weeks of rotation in goal. Slot has also reshaped the back line, with Kerkez coming in to provide pace on the left and Szoboszlai asked to fill an unfamiliar role on the right, a reminder of the current injury problems in that position.
In midfield, Curtis Jones adds balance and control alongside Mac Allister and Gravenberch, giving Liverpool a more stable structure in possession. Further forward, Alexander Isak leads the line, preferred to Ekitike for this one, with Salah and Gakpo supporting him — a front three capable of stretching Forest and creating space between the lines.
It’s a side built for control and quick transitions, but with several players operating outside their usual positions, Liverpool will need to settle quickly and impose themselves from the start.
Liverpool team: Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones, Mac Allister; Salah, Gakpo, Isak
Subs: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Ramsay, Robertson, Endo, Nyoni, Ngumoha, Chiesa, Ekitike
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League kicks off at Anfield at 15:00 GMT on Saturday 22nd November 2025.
