Arne Slot Not Worried About Nottingham Forest's Managerial Change

Liverpool FC head to the City Ground on Sunday to face Nottingham Forest under new head coach Vitor Pereira, but manager Arne Slot insists his side is unfazed by the switch.[1][3]

The Reds sit three points off the Premier League top four in sixth place, buoyed by recent wins: a 1-0 victory over Sunderland and a 3-0 FA Cup triumph against Brighton. However, they suffered a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Forest earlier this season during Sean Dyche's early days in charge.[1]

Pereira begins his reign with a 3-0 win over Fenerbahce, prompting Slot to anticipate a tactical shift. "Back then [in November], they were in a different management as well, because I think it was Sean Dyche's third or fourth game," Slot noted. He plans to study Forest's Europa League clash with Fenerbahce for clues, expecting no wholesale changes but a fresh challenge.[1][3][5]

Slot highlighted Liverpool's improved form over the last 19 games, with only two losses—both undeserved in added time. Key factors include enhanced fitness and set-piece prowess, placing them in a stronger position than months ago.[3] Despite this, away form remains a concern: just three wins in their last 11 Premier League road games.[1]

Forest struggle offensively, failing to score in 12 league matches this season—more than any other side except Wolves. They've drawn two goalless blanks in their last five games. Yet, they're unbeaten in three straight league meetings with Liverpool (W2 D1).[1]

Slot may hand a first start in two months to key players against Forest.[2] Opta predicts a Liverpool win (48.2%), with Forest at 27.7% and draw at 24.1%.[1]

In his press conference, Slot emphasized the Premier League's growing competitiveness, underscoring the need for consistency ahead of this pivotal clash.[3][4]