Seven players to miss Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest PL clash
Liverpool begin their first home league game under Andoni Iraola with several players unavailable, while Nottingham Forest arrive at Anfield looking to build on their recent success at the venue.
Liverpool face Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday with new manager Andoni Iraola dealing with a growing injury list as the Reds look for their first Premier League victory of the season.
Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw by Newcastle United on the opening weekend, needing a late Dominik Szoboszlai penalty to rescue a point, and their preparations for Forest have been complicated by several absences.
Federico Chiesa remains unavailable after suffering a minor muscle injury during pre-season, while Joe Gomez is also sidelined with a muscle problem.
Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni continue their respective recoveries and are not expected to feature.
The situation leaves Iraola with limited room for rotation as he prepares for his first competitive home fixture at Anfield, although new signing Alexander Isak is expected to lead the attack.
Forest have injury concerns of their own, with Ibrahim Sangare ruled out after picking up a calf problem in training. Morgan Gibbs-White, however, has been cleared to play after recovering from a knee complaint, while Ryan Yates has also been declared available.
Neco Williams is expected to be assessed after suffering a knock during Forest’s midweek Carabao Cup defeat to Leeds.
The visitors will nevertheless head to Merseyside with confidence from their recent record at Anfield, having won on their last two visits to the stadium.
Liverpool, meanwhile, will be determined to avoid another frustrating result and give Iraola a winning start in front of the home supporters.
With both sides still searching for their first league victory of the campaign, Saturday’s encounter carries added importance despite coming only in the second round of fixtures.
