Arne Slot believes Nottingham Forest is a title contender, urging Liverpool to take them seriously as they face off this evening.
Forest has really surprised everyone this season. Nuno Espirito Santo has them playing well, and they’re in the mix for the title. Slot mentioned that halfway through the season is a good time to judge the standings, and with Forest up there with the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea, they deserve some respect.
Sure, some might think Slot is just playing mind games before the match, but he has a point. Forest is the only team that has beaten Liverpool this season, which is no small feat. While many expect them to drop off, they’re still in the running for a Champions League spot.
It’s hard to believe they could actually win the title, but if there’s a season for surprises, it might just be this one. Meanwhile, teams like Manchester City and Chelsea are struggling, and Arsenal is inconsistent. Forest keeps finding ways to win, and that’s becoming less surprising.
With no European games to worry about, Nuno can keep his squad fresh. He made a lot of changes in the FA Cup and still won easily. If they can keep this up, Arsenal and Chelsea should definitely be on alert, and Liverpool needs to stay sharp tonight.