The extended break has given the Reds chance to take stock ahead of the final two months of a difficult campaign, with the team still competing to win the Europa League after setting up a two-legged quarter-final with Lyon.
The boss will be appreciating that, after signing off before the internationals with a comprehensive 3-0 away win to Leicester City, there is the opportunity to build on that performance when the games start coming thick and fast again.
First up is a tough test at Forest, who are currently third in the table, with designs on playing Champions League football next term.