Liverpool return to Premier League action against Nottingham Forest this weekend looking to maintain their perfect start under new head coach Arne Slot.
The Reds have taken maximum points from their three games so far and headed into the international break after thrashing Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford.
Liverpool are yet to concede a goal in the Premier League, with Slot having so far had an effortless adaptation to English football since replacing Jurgen Klopp in the summer.
Mohamed Salah has been in terrific form with three goals and three assists from six games, while Luis Diaz has also found his goalscoring groove and netted twice last time out.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest – Predicted lineup and team news
Liverpool team news
Slot could hand a debut to new signing Federico Chiesa, who turned down the chance to link up with Italy this month in favour of working on his fitness with the Reds. The 26-year-old signed for Juventus in the closing stages of the transfer window and was not considered for the win at Manchester United.
However, having shown his willingness to work with the u-21 squad during the break, he could be included in the matchday squad this time around. Chiesa faces a fight to break into an in-form Liverpool frontline, however, with Salah, Diaz and Diogo Jota all in good form and both Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez adding to the competition.
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Alexis Mac Allister picked up a knock on international duty with Argentina but is expected to be passed fit to face Forest, while Curtis Jones could make his first appearance of the season as the midfielder nears his return.
Ibrahima Konate also appears to have won his battle with Jarell Quansah at centre-back and the Frenchman has formed part of a Liverpool backline that has been impregnable this season. Konate won 6/7 defensive duels at Manchester United and has impressed alongside Virgil van Dijk.
Liverpool predicted line up
Predicted Liverpool XI vs Nottingham Forest (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Diaz, Jota.
When is Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest?
Liverpool host Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday September 14th. Kick-off is at 15:00 (BST).
What TV channel is Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest on?
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest will not be broadcast live to a UK audience. The TV rights holders in other countries can be found here.
