How Liverpool can equal 18-year-old defensive record vs. Nottingham Forest

Liverpool aiming to keep clean sheet vs. Nottingham Forest

Liverpool will be aiming to keep a clean sheet when they take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday. The Reds have not conceded a goal in their last two league games and have only allowed three goals in their last six matches in all competitions.

Key points

• Liverpool have kept two clean sheets in their last two Premier League games.
• The Reds have only conceded three goals in their last six matches in all competitions.
• Liverpool will be without Virgil van Dijk for the match against Nottingham Forest.

Can Liverpool equal their 18-year-old defensive record?

Liverpool have not kept a clean sheet in three consecutive Premier League games since December 2004. If they can do so against Nottingham Forest, they will equal their best defensive record in the competition since 2005.

Who will replace Virgil van Dijk?

Liverpool will be without Virgil van Dijk for the match against Nottingham Forest. The Dutch defender is suspended after being sent off in the Reds' 3-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion last weekend.

How will Liverpool cope without van Dijk?

Liverpool have a number of options to replace van Dijk in central defence. Joel Matip is the most likely candidate to start alongside Joe Gomez. Ibrahima Konate is also an option, but he has been struggling with injury this season.

Is Nottingham Forest a threat to Liverpool's clean sheet?

Nottingham Forest are bottom of the Premier League and have only scored five goals in their last six matches. However, they did manage to score against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup earlier this season.

Conclusion

Liverpool will be strong favorites to keep a clean sheet against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The Reds have been in excellent defensive form in recent weeks and will be looking to continue that record against the struggling Forest side.