Match preview ahead of Nottingham Forest v Liverpool in FA Cup quarter-final at City Ground, The Reds final cup final …
AND Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool have found a man who has the color of the personality on which the club’s history is built.
This club is known for its ability to produce big moments, the fans are known for the color they offer during the games, the managers are known for their ability to lead the whole club, and their players are known for that what they contribute. pitch as on it.
Jurgen Klopp’s Reds fit all of these descriptions. His team produced the greatest moments on the greatest stages, he transformed the fans from doubters into believers, he led the whole club by example, and his players all seemed like a great set of guys.
This season felt like a microcosm of everything, and at its core was our spiritual leader. With every press conference that happens, his steadfastness in the face of the growing pressure surrounding team title costs best sums up why there is such a laser-like focus around the club. Friday was almost the same.
“It’s a great final, we know that – in fact we always wanted to go there, we just never did it. It’s a fantastic opportunity, that’s absolutely true – the only problem we have is Nottingham Forest and another team that we could theoretically confront in the semi-finals who want to do the same.
“It’s nice to play the semi-finals at Wembley, absolutely great, but actually the real deal is a few weeks later. Of course we smelled it and we want to have it again.
He only lets himself think about the future because he was asked the question, but his focus is still on the game that comes after. The next match is always the most important, to play the next cup final of possible 17 yet.
Since it’s a cup final, Klopp will treat it that way.
He has already confirmed that Alisson Becker will start in goal, which could be clues as otherwise we look further down the field. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s injury means either James Milner or Joe Gomez will likely be deputized on the right back. I suspect Virgil van Dijk is included in the four-man roster between Ibrahima Konate and Kostas Tsimikas, but he will save James Milner as a utility option from the bank and go with Gomez.
Fabinho does not tend to be in Brazil’s start 11, while Jordan Henderson is likely to be selected by England, which I think will make the boss think. I think Fabinho anchors the midfield alongside Curtis Jones and Naby Keita.
Goals for Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino in the middle of the week are sure enough to guarantee both a start on Sunday, while Luis Diaz feels most likely to be selected as a third option – with the manager acknowledging that both Mo Salah and even the Sadio Mane crucial players have to come on the international break.
It feels strange to assume that the manager has to consider international selections before making his own, but he knows how crucial any small move could be during this run.
He has not done many of them wrong so far, and the focus remains unchanged.
Another cup final awaited.
Predicted 11: Alisson; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Keita, Fabinho, Jones; Jota, Firmino, Diaz
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“I’m really looking forward to Forrest. I think it could be a good, blood and thunderous FA Cup tie. I would love to see Curtis Jones come in and make pieces.
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