The fixture has been a thorn in Slot's side since his time at Liverpool. In his first season, Forest's Callum Hudson-Odoi scored a winner on the counter, despite Liverpool having 70 percent of possession. The loss was a rare blip in an otherwise impressive start to Slot's tenure, with 18 wins out of his first 20 games. However, as The Guardian Football notes, Slot never stopped referencing this defeat, an itch he couldn't scratch.
The following autumn, Forest returned to Anfield and routed Slot's side 3-0, marking the beginning of a nine-game losing streak that ultimately led to his departure. Now, Liverpool fans will be approaching this match with caution, given their recent disjointed performance at Newcastle and the fact that Oliver Glasner has seemingly got the better of them. Forest, under their new boss, have struggled to find their footing, with back-to-back losses to Leeds in league and cup. Despite this, there's still hope for Liverpool, given the history of this fixture. Kick-off is at 12.30pm BST.