“Exciting times” – Nottingham Forest figure issues message following Liverpool clash

Nottingham Forest academy manager Gary Brazil has taken to Twitter to commend both the first team and the supporters for their role in taking Liverpool to the wire yesterday evening, speaking after the two side’s FA Cup clash.

In a game where both sides had chances to win, the hosts at the City Ground will perhaps be disappointed to be bowing out, with Philip Zinckernagel’s missed opportunity proving costly as Jurgen Klopp’s men went straight down the other end to put themselves 1-0 up.

This sucker blow came in the 78th minute – and wasn’t a reflection on Forest’s defence that was superb on the evening – especially Joe Worrall who was commanding throughout the tie.

Unfortunately, their efforts weren’t rewarded with a trip to Wembley despite deserved victories against the likes of Arsenal and Leicester City on this cup run, with the visitors holding on to book their place in the last four.

Still, there were a lot of positives to take from the match with numerous players shining for the hosts and this will give them real confidence going into the final month of the 2021/22 campaign as they look to secure a place in the top six.

And Brazil struck a positive tone as he reflected on the tie, giving out praise to key contributors as he took to social media.

He posted: “A taste of the Premier League today for Nottingham Forest.

“Great atmosphere, amazing vocal support, fantastic performance, we had a quality side on the back foot, so close.

“Exciting times.”

A taste of the Premier League today for @NFFC . Great atmosphere, amazing vocal support, fantastic performance, we had a quality side on the back foot, so close. Exciting times