Iraola's first game at Anfield
Andoni Iraola oversees his first Premier League match at Anfield on Saturday as Liverpool host Nottingham Forest (2) (6) (7) (9) (10). You opened with a 2–2 draw at Newcastle and sit 10th with one point. A first win of the season is the target.
Barcola on the verge
Bradley Barcola is close to joining Liverpool in the closing days of the transfer window (1). PSG have confirmed their decision on the winger, which clears the path (8). Harvey Elliott is planning an exit as part of the reshuffle (1).
Six players out
Federico Chiesa, Hugo Ekitike, Joe Gomez, Jayden Danns, Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley are all ruled out for the Forest match (6) (7) (9). The squad is thin going into the first home game.
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A debut and an expensive attack
Victor Munoz is set for his first official Liverpool start, and Iraola praised Jeremy Jacquet after his debut showing (6) (7). Alexander Isak leads the attack, with Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo and Alisson all expected to feature (6) (7). You could field three players worth over £100m each (8).
Klopp and Carragher trade words on Wirtz
Jurgen Klopp has sent a message to Jamie Carragher after Carragher criticised Florian Wirtz following the 2–2 draw at Newcastle (4). The exchange is out in the open and Klopp responded directly (4).
Work to do after Slot
Iraola told Steven Gerrard that the players' in-possession habits are still shaped by the Arne Slot era (5). It points to a transition that will take more than one gameweek.
