Liverpool injury latest as five ruled out for Forest with Federico Chiesa update

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Live for Liverpool or go back to LFC Live.

The upcoming Saturday lunchtime kickoff at Anfield marks Liverpool’s first home match of the new campaign, as Nottingham Forest make the trip north. Iraola’s team news and injury updates Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola confirmed his squad selection will be restricted, with five first-team players officially ruled out.

“In the game against Como he felt something at the back and it’s a small muscle injury. While Chiesa was not expected to start against Forest regardless of his fitness, his absence deprives Iraola of an experienced option off the bench.

Joe Gomez: The defender has been absent since limping off five minutes into Liverpool’s opening pre-season fixture against Sunderland. While Iraola’s side featured at home during pre-season—suffering a defeat to Monaco before securing a win over Como Saturday represents the true return of Premier League football to L4.