Liverpool host Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday, a fixture that has troubled Arne Slot throughout his tenure. The Reds' manager has lost twice to Forest at this ground, and the memory of those defeats lingers.
Slot's Anfield struggles against Forest
In September 2024, Liverpool had 70 percent possession but lost 1-0 to a Callum Hudson-Odoi counter-attack winner. Slot repeatedly referenced that result as an itch he could not scratch.
The following autumn, Forest returned to Anfield and won 3-0. That defeat was part of a run of nine losses in 12 games from which Slot's reign never recovered.
Current form and context
Liverpool fans may approach this match with caution, especially after a disjointed performance at Newcastle last week. Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner has also proven a tough opponent, with four wins in seven meetings against Liverpool.
Forest have lost back-to-back games against Leeds in league and cup under their new boss. However, one famous staging of this fixture offers Liverpool fans hope.
Kick-off is at 12.30pm BST.
