Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest: Predicted Lineups, Expected Starting 11, Confirmed Team News and Injuries with Chiesa Eager to Feature

Liverpool have been on a winning streak under Arne Slot, securing three victories in a row. Nottingham Forest will now face a challenging task as they look to maintain their unbeaten record when they play against Liverpool at Anfield this weekend.

A 3-0 victory over bitter rivals Manchester United prior to the international break yielded the most pleasing moment of the Dutchman's tenure so far in the Premier League.

Forest have also enjoyed a quietly impressive start to the campaign under Nuno Espirito Santo, with draws at home to Bournemouth and Wolves coming either side of a win at Southampton.

The Sporting News looks at the confirmed team news, the latest on injuries, and the predicted lineups for this fixture.

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New signing Federico Chiesa was not part of Italy's squad for the internationals and was able to build fitness at Liverpool's Kirby training base. Expect a debut for the former Juventus winger, while Cody Gakpo could also come into consideration if Slot opts to rotate with an eye on Tuesday's trip to AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League.

Curtis Jones is back in training following a muscular problem and adds an option in midfield. Luis Dias and Alexis Mac Allister might be candidates to rest up on the bench after their lengthy trips back from international duty. The latter is also nursing a reported muscle issue.

Harvey Elliott is out after suffering an injury that could reportedly see him miss the next 10 games.

Liverpool predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Alisson (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson — Gravenberch, Jones — Salah, Szoboszlai, Chiesa — Jota.

Injured: Harvey Elliott, Alexis Mac Allister (doubt)
Suspended: 

Nuno has a full squad to choose from, with the exception of long-term absentee Danilo. A trip to Brighton & Hove Albion is up next after Anfield as Forest prepare for a severe test of their promising start.

Morgan Gibbs-White will carry their hopes of springing a surprise on Merseyside after enjoying his senior England debut last weekend.

Nottingham Forest predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Sels (GK) — Williams, Milenkovic, Murillo, Aina — Sangare, Anderson — Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi — Wood.

Injured: Danilo
Suspended: 

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