Arne Slot is expected to start with a 4-2-3-1 formation. Goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be between the sticks, with Ibrahima Konate and Virgil Van Dijk anchoring the centre‑back line. Dominik Szoboszlai and Milos Kerkez will play as full‑backs, while Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch will control midfield. The attack will feature Cody Gakpo, Florian Wirtz, Mohamed Salah, and Hugo Ekitike, who is set to lead the front line.
Liverpool come into the match after a 3-0 victory over Brighton and look to maintain momentum on the road. Alexander Isak remains sidelined with a long‑term injury, and Federico Chiesa will be on the bench. The Reds aim to secure a win at the City Ground against Nottingham Forest.