Nottingham Forest have confirmed their starting lineup for their Premier League match against Liverpool at Anfield. The Tricky Trees travel to Merseyside for this matchweek two fixture on Saturday, August 29, seeking their first win of the 2026-27 campaign. As of August 30, Forest sit 13th in the Premier League table with one point from two games, having scored two goals and conceded three. They are five points behind early leaders Manchester City.
Manager Oliver Glasner has selected Matz Sels to start in goal. The defensive line consists of Matheus Cunha, Nikola Milenkovic, and Murillo. The midfield four features Ola Aina, Xaver Schlager, James McAtee, and Neco Williams. The attacking trio tasked with providing a finishing touch is comprised of Dan Ndoye, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Igor Jesus. The report from Khel Now, written by football writer Dilpreet, notes that Forest's pre-season form was not ideal and that the team has lacked sharpness in the final third.
Forest's bench for the Liverpool match includes goalkeeper Victor, defenders Isak Hien and Moussa Diomande, midfielders Jamie Abbott and Luca Netz, and forwards Liam Delap, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Chris Wood. The team is currently without injured players Ibrahim Sangare and Nicolas Savona. This follows an opening weekend 2-2 draw with Newcastle United and an early exit from the Carabao Cup at the hands of Leeds United.
The early season data shows a team searching for consistency. With a record of zero wins, one draw, and one loss, Forest's recent form reads DL. Their next challenge is a home match against Tottenham Hotspur on September 5. The historical record against Liverpool offers little comfort, as none of the last five meetings between the two sides have ended in a draw.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has named a strong side featuring Alisson in goal, a back four of Jeremie Frimpong, Castello Lukeba, Virgil van Dijk, and Milos Kerkez. The midfield duo is Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister, while the forward line consists of Johan Munoz, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo, and Alexander Isak. Their substitutes include Giorgi Mamardashvili, Ryan Gravenberch, Harvey Elliott, Kostas Tsimikas, and several promising academy players. The report also mentions a transfer rumor, stating that Bradley Barcola is strongly linked with a move to Liverpool and could be a great signing, with the Reds' perceived strength lying in midfield.
Forest's immediate focus is on handling a difficult start to the season. The confirmed lineup represents Glasner's chosen tools for a tough away assignment, with the team aiming to build momentum ahead of the Tottenham fixture. The full schedule of upcoming matches is available on our fixtures page.
