Liverpool are expected to make minimal changes for Saturday’s visit of Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. The match is the first home game of the new top-flight season at Anfield.
Limited Options for the Reds
Liverpool drew 2-2 at Newcastle in their season-opener, but new manager Andoni Iraola is unlikely to make many changes. This means another start for Rio Ngumoha is likely in attack, alongside Cody Gakpo amid ongoing uncertainty over his future, with Tottenham interested in the Dutchman.
Injury Updates
Hugo Ekitike is continuing his rehabilitation after suffering an Achilles injury in April. Young centre-back Jeremy Jacquet should keep his place in defence, with loanee Ronald Araujo on the bench. Joe Gomez remains sidelined with a muscle problem, while centre-back Giovanni Leoni and right-back Conor Bradley are continuing their recoveries from knee injuries.
Nottingham Forest Concerns
Nottingham Forest also have injury concerns, most notably with Neco Williams a doubt after picking up a knock against Leeds on Tuesday and Morgan Gibbs-White a doubt with a knee complaint. Liam Delap could make his debut following his £45 million move from Chelsea.
Liverpool predicted XI: Alisson; Frimpong, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Ngumoha, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak. Doubt: Chiesa, Gomez. Injured: Ekitike, Bradley, Danns, Leoni. Time and date: 12pm BST on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Venue: Anfield. How to watch: TNT Sports.
