Colback: Forest will go right at Reds
NOTTINGHAM Forest will take the fight to Liverpool in their FA Cup quarter-final today, according to midfielder Jack Colback.
Steve Cooper’s side have already knocked out Arsenal and holders Leicester, earning widespread praise for their performances, particularly in the 4-1 demolition of the Foxes.
Jurgen Klopp’s side represent their biggest challenge yet but Colback insists Forest will not be put off.
“There’s kind of a no fear attitude and the lads are full of confidence and can’t really wait to get into it,” said the ex-newcastle and Sunderland man.
“We know how tough it’s going to be, one of the best teams in the world, they’ve got world-class players in pretty much every position.
“But these are the moments why you’re in football and you can create something really special. We’ll be having a go, we won’t be sitting back, we’ll be going after them and we’ll see what happens.
“We might need a bit of luck along the way but we’ll be confident and we’ll be ready. We’ll have everything we need to give us the best possible chance of winning.”
Forest are at this stage of the FA Cup for the first time since 1996, while it is more than two decades since they were in the Premier League.
But they sit only one point outside the Championship play-off places and there is a mood of positivity around the City Ground.
“Wins bring belief,” said Colback. “Obviously when you’re winning games it’s about keeping that momentum and keeping going.
“I think that’s why the manager has always put out strong teams in the cup, he wanted to instil a winning mentality at the football club, which he’s doing at the moment.”