Nottingham Forest hit with major disaster as star sustain injury as Sean Dyche prepare to face Arne Slot at Anfield

Injury Setback for Nottingham Forest as Reds Eye Liverpool Clash

As the November international break draws to a close, Nottingham Forest’s preparations for their daunting trip to Anfield have been overshadowed by a fresh injury blow. Forward Taiwo Awoniyi, the powerful Nigerian striker who has been a revelation since rejoining the club, sustained a knock during training earlier this week. The 27-year-old, who impressed off the bench in Forest’s 3-1 victory over Leeds United before the break, is now a major doubt for Saturday’s Premier League showdown against Liverpool. Head coach Sean Dyche confirmed the news in his pre-match press conference, describing it as a “frustrating setback” but expressing cautious optimism that Awoniyi could still feature.

The injury adds to an already lengthy treatment list at the City Ground. Chris Wood remains sidelined with a persistent knee problem, while Callum Hudson-Odoi and several others are racing to regain full fitness. Ola Aina is out until the new year following hamstring surgery, and the depth in attack is being severely tested.

Despite the mounting concerns, there is quiet confidence within the camp. Forest head into the game on the back of a morale-boosting win over Leeds, their second victory in three league matches, which has lifted them clear of immediate relegation danger. Morgan Gibbs-White, fully fit and in excellent form, will be central to any hopes of causing an upset.

Liverpool, under Arne Slot, remain formidable at Anfield and will be desperate to return to winning ways after the break. Yet Forest carry fond memories of last season’s shock 1-0 victory on Merseyside — a result that ended a long unbeaten home run for the Reds.

Dyche’s side have built their recent improvement on defensive resilience and rapid counter-attacks. If Awoniyi can shake off his issue, or if the supporting cast step up once more, another famous afternoon on the red half of Merseyside is far from impossible. For now, though, the injury curse that has dogged Forest all season shows no sign of lifting.