“They’ll make it slower after an hour” Jamie Carragher makes early Sunday blunt kickooff predictions and pinpointing one MAJOR thing that will make N’Forest lose woefully.
Liverpool return to Premier League action this weekend, hosting Nottingham Forest at Anfield.
New manager Arne Slot has enjoyed an impressive start since taking over from Jurgen Klopp in the summer, leading the team to three consecutive wins without conceding a goal. Key players like Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, and Trent Alexander-Arnold have been in top form early in the season, with Alexander-Arnold earning Man of the Match honors in both of England’s Nations League victories during the international break.
However, the team didn’t escape the break unscathed, as Harvey Elliott suffered a fractured foot while playing for England’s U-21s. Despite this setback, Liverpool appear well-prepared for the upcoming match, with club legend Jamie Carragher making a confident prediction.
Jamie Carragher predicts a 2-0 win for Liverpool despite potential squad rotation
Carragher has predicted a comfortable 2-0 victory for Liverpool against Nottingham Forest, even with potential changes to the lineup ahead of next week’s Champions League opener against AC Milan at the San Siro.
Speaking on the *Stick to Football* podcast, Carragher expects Slot to rotate the squad to keep key players fresh for the European fixture. Despite these likely changes, he is confident that Liverpool will dominate the match and secure all three points.
Carragher also expects Liverpool to control the game, allowing them to slow the tempo after the first hour. He predicts: “2-0, probably rest a couple for Milan. They’ll be in control and slow it down after an hour.”
Focus on performance, not records
While Liverpool’s strong start might invite talk of breaking records, the team must remain focused on performance and results. Chelsea holds the record for the best Premier League start, winning nine straight matches in the 2005/06 season, but Liverpool should avoid being distracted by such milestones.
With a packed schedule including Premier League and Champions League fixtures, Slot’s side must prioritize consistency to maintain their momentum through the season.