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Arne Slot rules out Liverpool man vs Nottingham Forest

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I cannot access external links or browse websites directly. However, based on the search results provided, I can offer context about Arne Slot's team news ahead of Liverpool's match against Nottingham Forest. According to the available information, Slot has ruled out at least one Liverpool player for the Forest fixture. The search results indicate that **Frimpong has been ruled out** of the match[3]. Additionally, **Alexander Isak remains unavailable**, as the striker is still in the early stages of recovering from an ankle injury and fibula fracture sustained in December[2]. Isak, who joined Liverpool for £125 million as one of the most expensive signings in football history, has struggled to make an impact since his arrival. He scored only three goals in 16 appearances across all competitions before his injury[2]. Regarding Isak's recovery timeline, Slot has provided an approximate return date. The manager stated that Isak has recently begun running drills on the pitch for the first time in his rehabilitation, but he still has several stages to complete—including ball work and group training—before being match-ready[2]. Slot indicated that the striker could rejoin the squad around the end of March or start of April, though he cautioned that this depends on whether Isak experiences any setbacks[2]. The Liverpool manager emphasized that even when Isak returns to full training, he won't immediately be available for match selection, as additional time will be needed to build his fitness and match sharpness[2]. For the Nottingham Forest match on Sunday, Liverpool will need to manage without both Frimpong and Isak as they continue their Premier League campaign.