Will Federico Chiesa make his Liverpool debut against Nottingham Forest? Arne Slot provides fitness update on summer signing and reveals big Harvey Elliott 'disappointment'

The Italian winger joined Liverpool from Juventus during the summer transfer window in a deal that could rise to £12.5 million. However, the Italian star did not have a full pre-season with Juventus, having only played sparingly since Italy’s elimination from the European Championship at the end of June.

During the international break, Chiesa had been training with Liverpool's U21 squad at the AXA Training Centre. This period has been crucial for him to build up his fitness and sharpness, allowing him to integrate with his new teammates and since Thursday he has been training in full swing with the senior team.

Slot provided an encouraging yet cautious update regarding Chiesa’s potential inclusion in the squad for the Nottingham Forest game. He said: "Chiesa has trained three or four times with the team, so let's see how he does today because we have more than 20 players to choose from."

Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott has a fractured foot and could be on the sidelines until late October. He impressed Slot with robust performances during pre-season and the latest setback is a "big disappointment" for the Dutch manager.

"Harvey it's a big disappointment for him and us," he said. "Not played a lot but did in pre-season and did really well. If he stayed fit he would've played a lot but now he isn't and it's a chance for someone else. It's a blow for him and us because availability is important at this stage of the season. He will work hard to come back in the best way."

Liverpool have made a perfect start to the season winning their first three Premier League matches. They host Forest on Saturday at Anfield and will be eager to continue their brilliant run as they aim to mount an early title challenge.