Liverpool face a fight to extend their gap at the top of the Premier League when they travel to Nottingham Forest this weekend.

The Reds have been revelling in cup success, following up their Carabao Cup triumph with an FA Cup win over Southampton.

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Liverpool's progression will lead to a busy schedule down the lineCredit: AFP

But Jurgen Klopp's men return to Premier League action with their injury crisis stretching their squad to breaking point.

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The Merseysiders are top of the table and can extend their lead over Manchester City, who are involved in a derby against Man United a day later.

However, Liverpool have a torrid record away at Forest, who will be looking to bounce back from a humbling FA Cup exit in midweek.

All signs point towards an injury-ravaged Liverpool squad being in for a tough afternoon at The City Ground.

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Forest are unbeaten in their last 13 home league games against Liverpool (W6 D7), including all six in the Premier League (W3 D3).

No side have Forest faced more times at home in the competition without ever losing (also 6 v Leeds), while it’s the outright most the Reds have visited a side in the Premier League without ever winning.

Only against Arsenal (18 from 1905 to 1928) have Liverpool ever had a longer run of away games without a win against a single opponent in the top-flight than their current run of 13 against Forest (D7 L6).

Liverpool lost 1-0 in this fixture last season, with their former player Taiwo Awoniyi scoring the winner.

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Since Forest's return to the Premier League last season, no player has been involved in more league goals for the club than Awoniyi (20 – 16 goals, 4 assists).

But Liverpool can take solace from the fact that Tricky Trees manager Nuno Espirito Santo has lost all six of his Premier League meetings with the Reds.

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Klopp could field a title-challenging team with his list of injuriesNottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo has lost all six of his Premier League meetings with Liverpool.

Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in their last 13 home league games against Liverpool (W6 D7), including all six in the Premier League (W3 D3).

Forest are missing a number of players, with Ibrahim Sangare, Ola Aina, Willy Boly, Nuno Tavares, and Chris Wood all doubts.

Former Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi is also likely to have make-do with a spot on the bench following ex-Reds attacker Awoniyi's return.

Liverpool saw their injury crisis worsened during the Carabao Cup final, with Ryan Gravenberch stretched off at Wembley and Wataru Endo was also seen leaving on crutches.

The pair both missed the midweek victory over Southampton, with Liverpool still having another 11 injuries.

Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai and Darwin Nunez are the closest to comebacks but remain fitness doubts for this weekend.

Elsewhere in defence, Caoimhin Kelleher will continue to deputise in goal with Alisson Becker nursing a hamstring injury.

Joel Matip, Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Diogo Jota, Curtis Jones, and Ben Doak are all confirmed absentees.

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Forest players could be delivering more rough treatmentCredit: AFPSince their return to the Premier League last season, no player has been involved in more league goals for Nottingham Forest than Taiwo Awoniyi (20 – 16 goals, 4 assists).

Liverpool have won seven of their last eight Premier League games (L1), scoring at least three goals in each of their last six victories.

Nottingham Forest have scored in all nine of their Premier League games under Nuno Espírito Santo so far (17 goals in total), netting at least twice in seven of those.
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