Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed Dominik Szoboszlai will start at full-back against Nottingham Forest. Slot explained to Sky Sports that the move is necessitated by defensive injuries, noting, "He needs to be because that’s what we need. We have our issues, especially in defence. Missing our 2 fullbacks."
The Dutch coach highlighted the versatility of midfielders, pointing out that Curtis Jones successfully filled a full-back role last week. Slot noted that midfielders are generally capable of playing in various positions beyond just the middle of the pitch.