“Forest Suffer Jaw-Dropping Injury Crisis — Dyche’s Bombshell Hands Liverpool a Huge Pre-Match Boost!”

Both clubs enter the weekend with mixed emotions, and the latest developments from Nottingham Forest have heightened the sense of uncertainty surrounding the fixture. Forest manager Sean Dyche opened his press conference by outlining a lengthy list of unavailable players, underscoring the challenges facing his side.

Dyche confirmed that Callum Hudson-Odoi — who scored the winner in this fixture last season — is the only possible returnee. The winger has “made good progress” and is “in consideration to be in the squad,” offering Forest a rare positive amid widespread injuries. However, Dyche noted that the rest of the sidelined players remain unavailable.

Liverpool face their own issues after Arne Slot revealed that Conor Bradley and Florian Wirtz will miss the match, calling the situation “far from ideal.” Slot suggested that some players may be required to fill unfamiliar roles due to the squad’s reduced depth, a reflection of the demanding schedule both club and country commitments have imposed.

Forest’s absences remain extensive. Chris Wood awaits scan results, Douglas Luiz is still not ready, and Angus Gunn continues his recovery. Ola Aina, Dilane Bakwa, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Aaron Bott are progressing but not yet available for selection. These limitations will heavily influence Dyche’s tactical approach.

Liverpool do have a significant boost, as Alisson has trained throughout the past two weeks and could return pending final clearance. His absence has been evident, with the team winning only three of eight matches without him. With both managers forced into difficult decisions, the outcome may hinge on which side adapts more effectively under pr

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