Slot hands out first start of season as right-back problem deepens: Liverpool's predicted XI vs Nottingham Forest

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Liverpool must pick up three points as they return to Premier League action against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.The Reds’ mini-revival was punctured with defeat against Manchester City last time out, leaving them struggling in eighth position.A home match against relegation-threatened Forest should be exactly what Liverpool need to get back on track.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. However, Liverpool were beaten in this fixture last season, and with Arne Slot facing some new injury problems, things are unlikely to be straightforward.

Here’s the XI we expect to be picked to ensure victory at Anfield.Photo by Shaun Brooks – CameraSport via Getty ImagesDefenceAlthough there was some less good news regarding Conor Bradley and Florian Wirtz, Slot did at least confirm that Alisson Becker is ready to return on Saturday.Alisson has been missing since September, but will come back in for Giorgi Mamardashvili.Right-back is where the biggest question lies for Slot, with Bradley’s injury leaving him without both of his recognised options.Liverpool fans would like to see Calvin Ramsay given a chance, but it is much more likely that Joe Gomez steps in for his first Premier League start of the campaign.Slot has equally less room to manoeuvre at centre-back, where Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk are virtually certain to play.After sealing World Cup qualification with Scotland, it would be a surprise if Andy Robertson did not continue at right-back. READ MORE: Liverpool risk matching unwanted 62-year record vs Nottingham Forest as Hugo Ekitike highlights problemMidfieldForest at home was arguably exactly the kind of fixture where Wirtz could shine for Liverpool.

Who will win Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest on Saturday? Liverpool’s Predicted XI vs Nottingham Forest