Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool LIVE: Klopp's kids face biggest test against ghost team – kick-off time, team news and how to follow

By premiernews On Feb 29, 2024

Liverpool face a fight to widen their gap at the top of the Premier League when they travel to Nottingham Forest this weekend.

The Reds have reveled in cup success, following their Carabao Cup triumph with a victory in the FA Cup Southampton.

Liverpool's progression will cause a busy schedule in the futureCredit: AFP

But Jurgen KloppThe men return to Premier League action with their The injury crisis tests his squad. to the breaking point.

The Merseysiders are at the top of the table and can extend their lead city of manchesterwho will play a derby against Man United a day later.

However, Liverpool They have a torrid record at Forest, who will be looking to bounce back from a humiliating FA Cup exit in midweek.

Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool: Bad omens

All signs point to an injury-ravaged Liverpool team having a difficult afternoon at The City Ground.

Forest are unbeaten in their last 13 home league games against Liverpool (W6 D7), including all six in the Premier League (W3 D3).

No team Forest has faced more times at home in the competition without losing (also 6 against Leeds), while it is the most times the Reds have visited a team in the Premier League without ever winning.

only against Arsenal (18 from 1905 to 1928) Have Liverpool ever had a longer run of away games without a win against a single opposition in the top flight than their current run of 13 against Forest (D7 L6)?

Liverpool lost 1-0 in this match last season, with former player Taiwo Awoniyi scoring the winning goal.

Since Forest's return to the Premier League last season, no player has been involved in more league goals for the club than Awoniyi (20 – 16 goals, 4 assists).

But Liverpool can take solace in the fact that Tricky Trees manager Nuno Espirito Santo has lost all six of his Premier League games with the Reds.

Klopp could present a team that fights for the title with his list of injuries

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo has lost all six of his Premier League games against Liverpool. Only four managers have a worse record of 100% defeats against a team in the competition: Gary Megson against Liverpool (9/9 lost), Marco Silva against Man City (9/9), Paul Jewell against Man Utd (8/8 ) and Chris Hughton against Liverpool (7/7).
Following their 3-0 win at Anfield in October, Liverpool are looking to complete their first league double over Nottingham Forest since 1984-85 under Joe Fagan.
Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in their last 13 home league games against Liverpool (W6 D7), including all six in the Premier League (W3 D3). No team Forest has faced more times at home in the competition without losing (also 6 against Leeds), while it is the most times the Reds have visited a team in the Premier League without ever winning.

Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool: team news

Forest are missing several players, including Ibrahim Sangare, Ola Aina, Willy BolyNuño Tavares and Chris Wood all the doubts.

Former Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi He is also likely to make do with a place on the bench following the return of former Reds attacker Awoniyi.

Liverpool saw their injury crisis worsen during the Carabao Cup final, with Ryan Gravenberch stretched at Wembley and Wataru Endo was also seen leaving on crutches.

Both missed the midweek victory over Southampton, with Liverpool still have 11 other injuries.

Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai and Darwin Nunez They are the closest to the comeback, but they still have doubts about their fitness for this weekend.

In the rest of the defense, Caoimhin Kelleher will continue to substitute in goal. Alicia Becker nursing a hamstring injury.

Joel Matip, Thiago AlcantaraStefan Bajcetic, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Diogo Jota, Curtis Jonesand Ben Doak are confirmed absences.

Forestry actors could be getting a tougher dealCredit: AFP

Since returning to the Premier League last season, no player has been involved in more league goals for Nottingham Forest than Taiwo Awoniyi (20 – 16 goals, 4 assists). The Nigerian has played just 66% of his Premier League games in that time (42/64).
Luis Díaz has been involved in five goals in his last five Premier League games for Liverpool (3 goals, 2 assists), more than in his previous 25 (3 goals, 1 assist).
Liverpool have seen their substitutes produce a combined total of 21 goals (10) or assists (11) in the Premier League this season; In the history of the competition, only Manchester City in 2011-12 (24) and Arsenal in 2009-10 (23) have had more substitute goal involvements in a single season.

Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool: What has been said?

Klopp said: “It's really difficult because unfortunately we have too many games for not enough players. But so far we have found a solution and we have to continue doing it.”

“We have to create an atmosphere when we play here that is super special. Fortunately, the people did it again, I loved it.”

“It wasn't a game in the first half where you can be elated all the time, but the support we got, the feeling people created is positive. It was great class, I really loved it.

“And in the second half it was easier to try and then we did it and it was excellent. And in away games, whoever comes with us has to try to push from a corner or from anywhere in the stadium to do it because it is more complicated.

“We'll see who can play on Saturday, unfortunately it's not a lot of time. They (Nottingham Forest) played tonight too, I know, so let's see.”

Klopp has turned to Liverpool academy stars to deal with his injuriesCredit: Getty

Liverpool have recovered 22 points after losing positions in the Premier League this season, their most in a single campaign in the competition along with 2008-09. Away from home, 48% of their points this season have come from a losing position (12/25).
Liverpool have won seven of their last eight Premier League games (L1), scoring at least three goals in each of their last six wins. The Reds are the Premier League's top scorers this season with 63 goals, with their rate of 2.4 goals per game being the third highest in a single campaign in the competition (2.7 in 2013-14, 2.5 in 2021-22). .
Nottingham Forest have scored in all nine of their Premier League games under Nuno Espírito Santo so far (17 goals in total), scoring at least twice in seven of them. However, they have only kept a clean sheet once against the Portuguese (18 goals conceded in total).

Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool: how to follow

This Premier League clash will take place on Saturday, March 2.

Kick-off at the City Ground is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.

Unfortunately, this match will not be televised on UK screens due to the 3pm blackout in English football.

However, highlights will be available on the Sky Sports website and app shortly after the end of the match and then on Match of the Day.

Updates will also be broadcast live on talkSPORT throughout the afternoon as part of our GameDay Live coverage with Adrian Durham, Ray Parlor and Scott Minto.

talkSPORT.com will also provide the best reaction.

Source link