Topic: MATCH PREVIEW: Nottingham Forest v Liverpool Saturday March 2, 3 pm

[SamLad]

Alright, let me know if you ever get around to reading the rest of it.

there's gonna be a test?

[Nick110581]

Don't forget Clark and McConnell!

They aren't senior midfielders. That was my point although I wasn't clear!

[BoRed]

11.30am

12.30, says here

https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/1230pm-gmt-watch-jurgen-klopps-pre-nottingham-forest-press-conference-live

[classycarra]

12.30, says here

https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/1230pm-gmt-watch-jurgen-klopps-pre-nottingham-forest-press-conference-live

pushed it back so they can give a clearer update on who gets injured in training this morning

[Zlen]

pushed it back so they can give a clearer update on who gets injured in training this morning

Probably closer to truth than I'd like to think.

[SamLad]

pushed it back so they can give a clearer update on who gets injured in training this morning

for our injury updates, they need to schedule an earlier start not a later one.  so much to get through.

[jj2005]

It's indeed a crazy stat, but before people start flinging themselves off elevations, a little context.

The majority of those results occurred in the late 80's and into the 90's when the club started to experience a decline/plateau and no longer ruled Europe / the world, while last year's loss should need no real explanation given the overall disappointment of that season. 

For the uninitiated, Forest were once a very good side so naturally the further back you go the more favorable their results become. 

This side is toiling above relegation and we are top of the table.  If we each field teams that reflect our respective positions - more us than them - we should have no fear of coming away with all 3 pts.

Yeah, previous results matter very little, but do make for interesting stats 🤓.
The most Man Utd went unbeaten against us was 10 games starting with the 1996 FA Cup Final.
They also went 10 unbeaten in the early 1910s which was immediately followed by a 22 game unbeaten run by us against them.
Liverpool are 2 games away from equalling their longest unbeaten record v Chelsea which is 11.
Liverpool's longest v Arsenal is 14 from 94 to 2000.
Liverpool are unbeaten in 28 games at home v Forest

[Raid]

They aren't senior midfielders. That was my point although I wasn't clear!

I know, was a bit of comic relief from my side about the situation we're in.

Not that I wouldn't have faith in either of the youngsters to do the business for us tomorrow.

[The Final Third]

Presser in halfa..

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/9ijoK4N3w7o" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/9ijoK4N3w7o</a>

[Nick110581]

Dom and Nunez trained yesterday.

Endo and Robbo didn’t train but hopefully will today.

Klopp looks pissed off.

[Zlen]

Klopp looks pissed off.

He does, not sure who with though.
He was pretty terse when saying we can't even think about tactics because he doesn't know yet who can play.

[Redley]

Our last two games were a league cup final and an FA Cup tie, then this weekend a league game and then a Europa game in the week. We've got like 14 players injured/doubtful/just returning and we're a few weeks away from an international break. So I can see why he looks pissed off!

[Rafas3leggedtable]

Think that press conference just about summed up why he is going. He is tired, as he has mentioned many times now, of the same questions.
I get why that last question was asked, but still seemed a bit tactless. To paraphrase it, he may as well asked "how can you leave these young kids just as they are starting out?"
It was a bit like asking someone who just needs a break from life, and has to leave their family for a period of time, how can you do this?

[duvva 💅]

Dom and Nunez trained yesterday.

Endo and Robbo didn’t train but hopefully will today.

Klopp looks pissed off.

Nothing on Mo, or are they still searching for him after Darwin disappeared him while celebrating last Sundays winner

At least Dom & Darwin back is excellent news

[Qston]

Nothing on Mo, or are they still searching for him after Darwin disappeared him while celebrating last Sundays winner

At least Dom & Darwin back is excellent news

Nothing on Mo. He sort of avoided the question but I think it was because a long list of names was fired at him and he just forgot to mention Mo

[Legs]

Nothing on Mo. He sort of avoided the question but I think it was because a long list of names was fired at him and he just forgot to mention Mo

He said Mo maybe next week not too far off.

[duvva 💅]

He said Mo maybe next week not too far off.

Really could do with it being next week, need as many of the big guns as possible for next Sunday.

Still happy to hear Dom and Nunez look like they’ll be available tomorrow, with Endo and Robbo possibilities too

[Qston]

Really could do with it being next week, need as many of the big guns as possible for next Sunday.

Still happy to hear Dom and Nunez look like they’ll be available tomorrow, with Endo and Robbo possibilities too

Him being back is so important. I know the young lads looked good midweek, but having a threat like him up front alongside Diaz and possibly Gakpo makes a huge difference.

[Nick110581]

I wonder who starts.

Still hard to predict.

[Crosby Nick]

Really could do with it being next week, need as many of the big guns as possible for next Sunday.

Still happy to hear Dom and Nunez look like they’ll be available tomorrow, with Endo and Robbo possibilities too

I think tomorrow is a game for Konate and Van Dijk to handle their physicality. We might then have four full back options to select from depending on their physical condition.

Hopefully Endo and Mac can start with one other, as those two feel our most grown up midfield at the moment.

If we don’t want to risk starting Darwin do we go Diaz, Danns Gakpo and give the big man half an hour off the bench?

[MD1990]

Forest will tire i think after the midweek game a good bench will be huge
Get Nunez & Szobo on after 60 mins

[RobbieRedman]

I wonder who starts.

Still hard to predict.

            ---Kelleher----
Bradlley-Konate--VVD--Tsimikas
                Gomez
           Elliot------MAC
         Diaz--Danns---Gakpo

[Nick110581]

            ---Kelleher----
Bradlley-Konate--VVD--Tsimikas
                Gomez
           Elliot------MAC
         Diaz--Danns---Gakpo

Would hope to see Endo and Robbo start and one of Dom / Nunez.

[MD1990]

dont think Gakpo starts after playing 90.
Think we will start Nunez becnh for Szobo

[Gus 1855]

Something like:

 Kelleher

Bradley
Konate
VVD
Robbo

Endo
Macca
Elliot

Nunez
Diaz
Gakpo

...is eminently possible, with Szobozlai on the bench.

[Golyo]

I feel that Danns deserves a start. I would like Nunez to be eased back into play in the second half. Danns first 55-60 and Nunez after that.

[Nick110581]

Something like:

 Kelleher

Bradley
Konate
VVD
Robbo

Endo
Macca
Elliot

Nunez
Diaz
Gakpo

...is eminently possible, with Szobozlai on the bench.

That looks good to me.

[MD1990]

not sure about starting Danns.
He is legit a great option if we need a goal late on though
hard say when we dont see him in training

[tubby]

not sure about starting Danns.
He is legit a great option if we need a goal late on though
hard say when we dont see him in training

The manager has seen enough of him in training to have no issues chucking him into a cup final.  I think if he's got the legs to start a PL match, he'll be under consideration.  And he'll be a very confident player off the back of this week, which would help.

[Crosby Nick]

not sure about starting Danns.
He is legit a great option if we need a goal late on though
hard say when we dont see him in training

Just think in the absence of Jota, and at a push Salah then if Nunez can only be a sub (and maybe he’ll be ok to start) you could do worse than Danns’ energy for an hour before bringing in Darwin. Obviously could play Gakpo through the middle too, but seems to change the way we attack a fair bit when we do that.

[robertobaggio37]

Don't see Nunez nor Szobo starting. Danns will get the nod imo after his brace.

[Realgman]

Nothing on Mo, or are they still searching for him after Darwin disappeared him while celebrating last Sundays winner

At least Dom & Darwin back is excellent news

He said Mo is not ready for tomorrow at the end of the video, next week maybe.

go to 14:20 in the vid Duvva.

[Vote For Pedro]

Klopp looks pissed off.

Probably just knackered and grumpy. I know I get terse when I'm shattered.

[Realgman]

Yeah, he looks bollixed tired

[Realgman]

there's gonna be a test?

😂 and judging by the sounds of it , he wouldn't want to be failing it...

[Baby Huey]

Just booked 4 seats on the train to Nottingham, for my mates and I-£280!! My mates laughed at me. Best be winning tomorrow.

Nice to Darwin and Dom back.

[Dundalis]

Do people actually think Cody Gakpo can start this game?

Even if he comes off at half time, that will be over 300 minutes of football for him in 11 days. Even if Nunez isn't quite ready to start, I would just give someone like Danns a go for 45 mins. Running Gakpo into the ground and risking yet another injury would be kinda stupid.

[Dundalis]

not sure about starting Danns.
He is legit a great option if we need a goal late on though
hard say when we dont see him in training

Who else is going to play if Nunez isn't ready to start? Gakpo has played 267 minutes of football in the last 10 days.

[Peabee]

Think that press conference just about summed up why he is going. He is tired, as he has mentioned many times now, of the same questions.
I get why that last question was asked, but still seemed a bit tactless. To paraphrase it, he may as well asked "how can you leave these young kids just as they are starting out?"
It was a bit like asking someone who just needs a break from life, and has to leave their family for a period of time, how can you do this?

They should hire a spokesperson who takes notes from playing staff. Give the managers a break from all this shite when they've got better things to be doing. Doubt the PL allows this though as part of the TV deals?

[disgraced cake]

Do people actually think Cody Gakpo can start this game?

Even if he comes off at half time, that will be over 300 minutes of football for him in 11 days. Even if Nunez isn't quite ready to start, I would just give someone like Danns a go for 45 mins. Running Gakpo into the ground and risking yet another injury would be kinda stupid.

We're at the point of the season with so much to play for that some are going to have to just play. I imagine he should be able to do at least an hour tomorrow if not the full game, then he can get a rest in midweek where Nunez might come in for him in Prague. There's others who'll have to see a lot of minutes if we want to succeed in three further competitions from now until the end of May.

So yeah, Gakpo has to start IMO. We're getting weaker by the game and you can't really contribute to it by taking out a player who's still fit. Elliott is continually running his arse off but will have to go again, probably on the right of the attack. Perhaps an opportunity for Clark. Danns looks more of an option to bring off the bench for the time being. Have to remember as well, a lot of the starters haven't really been overplayed this season. Van Dijk has played one European game going into March for example, he's missed a couple of cup games up to now, too. Same for others. Providing nobody is overplayed during the internationals and men come back we should be relatively well set up for the last stretch of the season providing no new disasters elsewhere.