Iraola urged Liverpool to capitalize on their home advantage and unleash their full potential.

Another key match in the second round of the 2026/27 Premier League season will take place, with Liverpool hosting Nottingham Forest at Anfield. Manager Andoni Iraola stated that the team must make the most of their home advantage and fully utilize their strength.

In the previous Premier League opener, Liverpool came from behind to draw 2-2 with Newcastle after goals from Gakopo and Szoboszlai.

It's worth mentioning that this will be Andoni Iraola's first time leading Liverpool at Anfield in a Premier League match as manager.

Andoni Iraola said, "I know that our fans have been looking forward to this day ever since the schedule was announced in June. It's always something to look forward to when you play your first game of the new season at your home stadium. I can tell you that the players, the staff, and I ourselves share the same excitement."

“During the preseason, we played several friendly matches here. Whether it was our first time at Anfield or our numerous returns, these matches gave us the opportunity to enjoy the unique experience of Anfield. I’ve always known that our true Anfield journey together only officially begins once the points start to matter.”

Andoni Iraola pointed out, "It's something I've been looking forward to taking this first step with everyone, because I've been here before as the away team's manager, so I know better than anyone how much impact this stadium can have. But to truly unleash that power, and to let the stadium and the fans who made it all possible release their energy, the players and I have a responsibility to deliver a performance on the pitch that resonates with the fans."

"If the energy on the pitch is positive, then the atmosphere in the stands will almost certainly be the same. When both sides inspire and motivate each other, that can be a huge advantage for us. Hopefully, we can start our home game in the best condition and get each other to play our best."

In addition, Andoni Iraola stated, "I can see the strength and huge potential that Liverpool possesses, which means that in the coming days, we can watch them gradually grow into a true unit, and I am excited about that. But that doesn't mean I don't want the team to win now, of course not, I still crave to win. This is a responsibility we must bear in every game, and we cannot set our sights on the distant future."

"From day one, we had to demand that we be competitive, and we certainly did. This is also a very important part of the process of gradually adapting to new tactics, getting to know each other better, and striving for positive results in matches."

Looking back at their head-to-head record, Liverpool have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches against Nottingham Forest, with neither side holding a psychological advantage.

Andoni Iraola added, "We will face a challenge from Nottingham Forest, a team that has proven itself to be very difficult to beat in recent years. That's the beauty of the Premier League; we have to face one challenging team after another, and they come to a stadium like Anfield hoping to make a lasting impression."

“We must be prepared for this, and most importantly, we must be prepared to make the most of Anfield’s strength.”

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