10 players could miss Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest as Reds desperately seek boost

Liverpool are set to welcome back several key players from injury as they prepare to return to Premier League action this weekend. The Reds will host Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, desperately aiming to bounce back in the top flight after a disappointing defeat. Prior to the international break, Arne Slot's side suffered a 3-0 loss to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

This setback has left Liverpool in eighth place in the Premier League table, but they have an opportunity to ascend the standings when they face off against Forest this weekend. Throughout the season, the champions have been grappling with numerous injury issues and this will continue to be the case for the upcoming match against Forest on Saturday. Alexander Isak, who hasn't featured in any of the Reds' last five matches, was part of the matchday squad for the Man City game and could potentially make a comeback to the starting line-up this weekend.

Jeremie Frimpong, who has been out with a hamstring injury for the past few weeks, is anticipated to return soon. However, Slot recently conceded that the Dutch international might still be a doubt for the Forest match.

Alisson Becker has also been absent for Liverpool due to a muscle injury. The Reds are hopeful that the Brazilian will be fit for the encounter with Forest, but until Slot provides an update, it remains uncertain whether Alisson will be guarding the goal at Anfield on Saturday.

"Alisson for sure. And I expect Jeremie back after the international break as well because we play from November until March," Slot said. "But I don't expect Jeremie to be fully fit for Forest. But with Alisson, we expect this, yes."

Liverpool's Giovanni Leoni continues to be sidelined due to a knee injury he sustained in September.

Nottingham Forest have also been grappling with a long list of injuries throughout the season. Chris Wood is nursing a knee injury but might recover in time to play against Liverpool.

Callum Hudson-Odoi, who missed the victory over Leeds due to a leg injury, could make a comeback in the squad to face Liverpool.

Douglas Luiz and Ola Aina have been struggling with hamstring injuries recently, and it's uncertain if they'll recover in time to travel to Merseyside.

Oleksandr Zinchenko is on the mend from a groin injury, while a knee injury has kept Angus Gunn out of action. Dilane Bakwa has also been unavailable due to an unspecified injury.