Liverpool confirm XI to face Nottingham Forest at Anfield in Premier League 2026-27
Liverpool and Nottingham Forest have announced their starting lineups ahead of their matchweek 2 Premier League fixture at Anfield on August 29, 2026. Both clubs released their confirmed Playing XIs and benches prior to kick-off.
Nottingham Forest travelled to Anfield following a not-so-good pre-season and a 2-2 season-opening draw with Newcastle United, a match in which the side continued to struggle for a decisive finishing touch in the final third. Andoni Iraola’s squad remains linked to forward Bradley Barcola, with the article reporting that "Bradley Barcola is strongly linked with Liverpool. He could be a great signing for the club, particularly in this area." The draw with Newcastle represents Forest’s initial result of the new campaign.
Liverpool will be at home for the fixture and the coverage noted that the Reds should use the venue to their advantage, with the club’s current strength described as lying in midfield. The report said that by establishing control of the game through midfield they can gain a slight edge.
Playing XI: Alisson (GK); Frimpong, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister; Munoz, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak
Bench: Mamardashvili, Gravenberch, Elliott, Tsimikas, Nyoni, Ngumoha, Koumas, McConnell, Nyoni, Endo, Araujo
The piece reported that Nottingham Forest have also faced setbacks: it stated "They lost their opening league game" and added that the club were "then knocked out of the Carabao Cup after their loss to Leeds United." The article said Oliver Glasner will have to consider a strong strategy as the Tricky Trees prepare for an away match under pressure.
Playing XI: Sels (GK); Cunha, Milenkovic, Murillo; Aina, Schlager, McAtee, Williams; Ndoye, Gibbs-White; Igor Jesus Bench: Victor, Diomande, Abbott, Netz, McDonnell, Delap, Hudson-Odoi, Wood
Fans were informed that the clash is scheduled for August 29 and that all the games will be available live via the Hotstar app and website. The article also directed readers to follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App, and join the Khel Now community on Telegram. Dilpreet is credited as the author, described in the piece as "a dedicated football writer with a keen eye for World Football," a self-identified Real Madrid fan who joined Khel Now in 2025.
The two teams meet in matchweek 2 of the 2026-27 Premier League at Anfield on August 29, with the confirmed lineups above in place for the fixture.
