7 players could miss Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest

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# 7 Players Could Miss Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest

Both Liverpool and Nottingham Forest face significant injury challenges ahead of their Saturday 15:00 kickoff, with Sean Dyche's Nottingham Forest side bearing the heavier burden of absences. Both managers must navigate crucial selection dilemmas as several first-team regulars battle fitness concerns.

Nottingham Forest's Injury Woes

Ola Aina remains sidelined as a long-term absentee following surgery for a hamstring tear sustained during international duty in September. The Nigerian international was initially expected to miss approximately three months and has been removed from the Premier League squad. Recent reports indicate he won't return to full training until January 2026 at the earliest, ruling him out of the Liverpool fixture.

Douglas Luiz faces a significant spell on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury during the 2-2 draw against Manchester United before the international break. Manager Sean Dyche stated the situation would "not be a quick situation," confirming that Luiz will miss considerable time after establishing himself as an undisputed starter.

Liverpool's Injury Concerns

Jeremie Frimpong has been ruled out with a hamstring injury that has disrupted his debut season at Liverpool. The right-back limped out of the 5-1 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt with his second hamstring issue of the campaign. While manager Arne Slot expects Frimpong back after the international break, he clarified that the Forest match on November 22nd would come too soon for the 24-year-old to be fully fit. Frimpong is more realistically targeting a return for Liverpool's match against West Ham on November 30th.

Giovanni Leoni continues recovery from a devastating anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained during his competitive debut against Southampton in the Carabao Cup, facing a lengthy absence from action.