Liverpool XI vs Nottingham Forest – Predicted lineup and team news

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·22 February 2026

Liverpool XI vs Nottingham Forest – Predicted lineup and team news

Liverpool travel to the City Ground on Sunday afternoon, aiming to end a poor run of results at the venue and maintain their push for the top four.

The Reds have moved into a strong position in knockout competitions recently, winning four of their last five matches. Manager Arne Slot oversaw a clinical 3–0 FA Cup victory over Brighton last time out, following a vital 1–0 away win at Sunderland. Notably, Liverpool have won just one of their last 15 away league games against Nottingham Forest, with their last victory at the City Ground coming via a late Darwin Núñez strike in 2024.

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Arne Slot manages a squad still missing several influential figures through long-term injuries. Notably, Jeremie Frimpong remains sidelined with a muscle issue, while Wataru Endo is out for the “foreseeable future”. Consequently, Ryan Gravenberch is expected to return to the starting XI in midfield. Alexander Isak, Conor Bradley, and Giovanni Leoni all remain unavailable. In a positive update, Joe Gomez is now considered ready to start.

Alisson Becker will start in goal behind a defensive line led by Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté. In midfield, Alexis Mac Allister will partner Gravenberch, with Dominik Szoboszlai potentially operating in an auxiliary defensive role. Mohamed Salah—who recently tied Steven Gerrard for the most Premier League assists in club history (92)—will lead the attack alongside Florian Wirtz and Cody Gakpo. Notably, Salah has never recorded a goal involvement at the City Ground in the Premier League.