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Slot wary of Forest's Pereira factor

Arne Slot acknowledges the difficulty of preparing for Nottingham Forest due to their fourth managerial change this season, with Vitor Pereira's first match against Fenerbahce providing crucial insights for Liverpool.

Slot addressed Forest's managerial instability during his press conference, noting how Liverpool's preparation is complicated by the team's constant transition. With Pereira only recently taking training, the Dutch head coach confirmed he will study Forest's Europa League match closely to understand their new tactical approach.

The Liverpool boss believes the timing of Forest's European fixture could actually work in their favor, as Pereira admitted he cannot drastically change his system while playing every three days. Liverpool sits sixth with 42 points in a tight Champions League race, making matches against lower-table opposition crucial as they prepare to face Forest.