Liverpool lineups vs Nottingham Forest: Florian Wirtz and Conor Bradley replacements named

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Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister form the midfield double pivot, with Dominik Szoboszlai as the number 10.Up front, Hugo Ekitike leads the attack, flanked by Mohamed Salah on the right and Cody Gakpo on the left.My team (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Ekitike.Mark JonesInjuries to Conor Bradley and Florian Wirtz were unexpected setbacks ahead of the return to domestic action, but Liverpool should still have enough firepower to overcome Nottingham Forest at home, despite their form before the international break.Alisson's return is significant, and although there might be a temptation to protect him given his importance, he needs to be reinstated immediately. There could be a case for resting him for the midweek clash against PSV Eindhoven to ease the strain on his troublesome hamstring, but that's a separate issue.In defence, we'll address the crucial right-back position shortly, but it's likely to be Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk in the centre.

And of course, it will, won't it?My team (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Ekitike.Theo SquiresLiverpool are set to return to action post the November international break, hosting Nottingham Forest at Anfield. The Reds are keen to bounce back from their disappointing defeat against Manchester City.Despite the anticipated return of Alisson Becker in goal, manager Arne Slot faces a fresh injury crisis.Liverpool are left without a natural right-back due to Conor Bradley's recent injury, forcing Slot to consider alternative options for the position.Joe Gomez might seem like an ideal choice, but given his own injury history and limited game time, Slot has expressed the need to handle him with care.

Considering Liverpool's already thin centre-back resources, I wouldn't select him for this match.Instead, Dominik Szoboszlai could reluctantly step into the right-back role, while the rest of the defence remains unchanged.Szoboszlai's shift does necessitate a new No. This would also allow for Alexander Isak to be included in the starting XI, as the Swedish striker is back from injury.My team (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Ekitike, Gakpo; Isak.