Liverpool v Nottingham Forest: Confirmed team news as Alisson and Alexander Isak start

Liverpool will attempt to kick-start their season once again when they welcome Nottingham Forest to Anfield this afternoon.

Arne Slot’s side go into the weekend in eighth place in the Premier League following the 3-0 defeat at Manchester City before the international break, a result that was preceded by wins against Aston Villa and Real Madrid.

The defending champions have a decent set of fixtures coming up over the next few weeks, starting this afternoon against a Forest side that sit second bottom.

Sean Dyche has made a mixed start to life at the City Ground but there were signs of progress in the 3-1 defeat of Leeds last time out.

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LIVERPOOL TEAM NEWS

Alisson returns in goal for the first time since September 30. Florian Wirtz and Conor Bradley sustained injuries on international duty and miss out.

Alexander Isak starts up front with Hugo Ekitike on the bench. Dominik Szoboszlai will revert to a right-back role in the absence of Bradley with Curtis Jones coming into midfield.

Liverpool: Alisson; Szoboszlai, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones; Salah, Gakpo, Isak

NOTTINGHAM FOREST TEAM NEWS

Chris Wood remains sidelined for Forest. Igor Jesus leads the line.

Nottingham Forest: Sels; Murillo, Savona, Milenkovic, Williams; Sangare, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Ndoye; Jesus

How to watch Liverpool v Nottingham Forest: TV channel, online stream

The match will not be broadcast in the UK due to the Saturday blackout rule at 3pm.

The stats for Liverpool v Nottingham Forest

• Liverpool have won four of their five home league matches this season
• Forest have lost only one of their last five in all competitions
• Liverpool’s 44-game Premier League scoring run ended against Man City before the break
• Forest averaged more shots and xG under Dyche than under their two previous managers this season
• Forest took four points from Liverpool last season