Liverpool Visit The City Ground to face Nottingham Forest on matchday 21 this afternoon first division excursion. The Reds are top of the table and will look to get three points against the only team that has beaten them so far in the English top flight.
Arne Slot is expected to welcome back several key starters after resting them in the FA Cup beat Accrington Stanley at the weekend and there will be major changes to the starting XI as a result.
That said, here's a look at how Liverpool could line up in the match.
Goalie – Alisson Becker could replace Caoimhin Kelleher in goal.
Defenders – Three of Liverpool's four defenders who started against Accrington Stanley are likely to leave the team, as Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate could return to play as central defenders, while Andy Robertson could replace Kostas Tsimikas as the team's left back .
Trent Alexander-Arnold However, he is expected to keep his place at right back.
Gakpo and Salah will appear
Midfielders – As with the defensive unit, the midfield could also change radically, with Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch expected to play in the double pivot. Meanwhile, Curtis Jones could feature as an attacking midfielder considering Dominik Szoboszlai is not playing his best football.
Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo is also likely to return to the flanks. The Egyptian can play on the right and his Dutch teammate playing on the left.
Forward – Diogo Jota scored a goal against Accrington in the FA Cup and can get the nod as the team's number nine against Nottingham ahead of Luis Diaz, who has not been the best player in a central role for the Reds.
Here's a look at what the Reds would look like on paper during the game.
