Liverpool will be aiming to take a significant stride towards guaranteeing Champions League qualification when they face Nottingham Forest on Sunday afternoon. The Reds have been hindered by inconsistency this campaign, and manager Arne Slot understands they cannot afford to surrender many more points in the battle for European competition next term.

Despite their difficult spell towards the end of last year, Liverpool have suffered just two Premier League defeats this calendar year. Bournemouth overcame the Reds in late January, whilst Manchester City delivered a rare Anfield setback to Slot's team earlier this month.

The Reds' improvement in results has also been helped by Mohamed Salah's return from the Africa Cup of Nations. Today's Liverpool news addresses Salah's future on Merseyside, whilst a legend's comeback to the club has been confirmed.

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