Nottingham Forest’s head coach Sean Dyche has announced his squad for the critical Premier League match against Liverpool today. This clash will take place at Anfield, where Forest aims to build on their recent momentum.
Recent Performance
Prior to the international break, Nottingham Forest achieved a significant 3-1 victory over Leeds United at the City Ground. This win marked their first league triumph under Dyche, with goals from Ibrahim Sangare, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Elliot Anderson. Although they sit in the relegation zone, the team has narrowed the gap to those above them in the league.
Injury Concerns
Despite the positive result, Dyche’s squad is dealing with several injuries ahead of today’s match. Key players missing include:
- Chris Wood
- Taiwo Awoniyi
- Dilane Bakwa
- Oleksandr Zinchenko
- Douglas Luiz
- Angus Gunn
- Ola Aina
- Aaron Bott
On a positive note, Callum Hudson-Odoi has recovered from a dead leg and will be available on the bench.
Starting Line-Up
Dyche has opted for an unchanged starting XI following their success against Leeds. The lineup features:
- Goalkeeper: Matz Sels
- Defenders: Nicolo Savona, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Neco Williams
- Midfielders: Ibrahim Sangare, Elliot Anderson
- Forwards: Morgan Gibbs-White, Dan Ndoye, Nicolas Dominguez, Igor Jesus
Substitutes
The bench for today’s match includes:
- John Victor
- Morato
- Hudson-Odoi
- Arnaud Kalimuendo
- Omari Hutchinson
- Ryan Yates
- Jair Cunha
- James McAtee
- Willy Boly
As Nottingham Forest approaches this key matchup against Liverpool, the squad’s determination to avoid relegation is evident. With Dyche’s leadership, the team looks to secure another vital three points on the road.
