Expected Liverpool Starting XI Ahead of Visit to Nottingham Forest in Premier League 2025-26

Expected Liverpool starting XI before their away match against Sunderland in the Premier League 2025-26 on the night of 11 Feb 2026 GMT+7.

The expected Liverpool starting XI under Dutch manager Arne Slot ahead of their away game against Nottingham Forest, led by Portuguese coach Vítor Pereira, in the Premier League 2025-26 on 21 Feb 2026 at 21:00 local time GMT+7.

Starting with goalkeeper, Arne Slot is expected to keep Alisson Becker in goal. Right back will be Dominik Szoboszlai, moving up from suspension. The center-back pairing will be Ibrahima Konaté alongside Virgil van Dijk, with Milos Kerkez at left back. In midfield, Curtis Jones partners Alexis Mac Allister. Mohamed Salah plays as right winger, Florian Wirtz will create chances centrally, with Cody Gakpo on the left wing and Hugo Ekitike as the central striker.

Expected Liverpool starting XI against Nottingham Forest.

Alisson Becker (GK), Dominik Szoboszlai, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez, Curtis Jones, Alexis Mac Allister, Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo, Hugo Ekitike.

Head-to-head record of the last 5 matches between the two teams.

22 Apr 2023: Liverpool 3-2 Nottingham Forest.

29 Oct 2023: Liverpool 3-0 Nottingham Forest.

14 Sep 2024: Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest.

14 Jan 2025: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Liverpool.

22 Nov 2025: Liverpool 0-3 Nottingham Forest.