Liverpool Team News vs Nottingham Forest: Dominik Szoboszlai Decision Made

Liverpool FC manager Arne Slot has confirmed the starting XI for the Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Sunday at 3:00 PM, featuring two Hungarian internationals: Dominik Szoboszlai and Milos Kerkez[1][2][3].

Szoboszlai returns to the lineup after serving a one-match suspension from a red card in the late stages against Manchester City. The Hungarian captain is set to start on the right side of midfield, allowing flexibility in Slot's setup, potentially shifting him centrally with Joe Gomez now fit to start after recent substitute appearances[1][2][4]. Kerkez earns a start at left-back following an impressive performance against Brighton, bolstering the defense[1][2].

The Reds, as defending champions, aim to secure back-to-back away wins in the Premier League for the first time since September and extend a run of consecutive clean sheets—their first such streak since early in the season[2]. However, history poses challenges: Forest stunned Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield earlier this term, their first league double over the Reds since 1962/63. Liverpool have won just one of their last 15 league visits to the City Ground, thanks to Darwin Nunez in March 2024[1].

Nottingham Forest, battling relegation in 17th, have endured chaos with four managers this season alone—Vítor Pereira latest, replacing Sean Dyche (who succeeded Ange Postecoglou after Nuno Espírito Santo). Absences for Liverpool include Giovanni Leoni and Alexander Isak, though the Swedish striker is progressing from a December leg fracture[3].

Match broadcast: Sky Sports (UK), Match4 (Hungary). Liverpool fans hope Szoboszlai's return sparks a response on this "difficult terrain."[3][5]

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