Liverpool return to Premier League action this weekend, facing Nottingham Forest at Anfield.
After three consecutive wins without conceding a goal, new manager Arne Slot has enjoyed a strong start to his tenure, succeeding Jurgen Klopp in the summer.
Key players like Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, and Trent Alexander-Arnold have already hit top form early in the season, with Alexander-Arnold shining during the international break with England. The Scouser was named Man of the Match for both wins in the Nations League.
Unfortunately, Liverpool’s return from international duty wasn’t without setbacks, as Harvey Elliott suffered a fractured foot while playing for the England U-21s.
Despite this, Liverpool look well-prepared for the upcoming fixture, with Jamie Carragher offering a positive prediction ahead of the game.
Liverpool tipped to beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 with a weakened side
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has confidently predicted a comfortable 2-0 win for the Reds against Nottingham Forest, even with a likely weakened side.
Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, Carragher believes Slot will rotate his squad ahead of next week’s Champions League clash against AC Milan at the San Siro, Liverpool’s first European fixture of the season.
Jamie Carragher. Credit: Imago Images
Despite the potential changes to the starting XI, Carragher is certain that the Reds will dominate the match and walk away with three points.
With the Champions League on the horizon, Carragher anticipates that Liverpool will be in control of the match, allowing them to slow down the tempo after an hour. Slot’s rotation should keep key players fresh for Tuesday’s crucial clash in Milan while still securing a solid result at home against Forest.
Carragher predicts “2-0, probably rest a couple for Milan.
“They’ll be in control and they’ll make it slower after an hour, so I’m going 2-0 with a couple of changes for the Milan game.”
Liverpool must focus on winning, not records
While Liverpool’s perfect start to the Premier League season might spark conversations about breaking records, it’s essential that the team avoids distractions.
The best start to a Premier League campaign was set by Chelsea in the 2005/06 season when they won nine straight matches, helping them to secure back-to-back titles. However, Liverpool shouldn’t be fixated on surpassing this milestone.
Slot’s squad must focus on taking each game as it comes, prioritising performance and results over chasing historical records.
Consistency will be key as Liverpool navigate a packed schedule, including both Premier League and Champions League fixtures.
