Glasner on Delap, improving mentality and Liverpool

Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner addressed the media ahead of their upcoming Premier League match against Liverpool at Anfield. Midfielders Morgan Gibbs-White and Ryan Yates will be available for selection, but Ibrahim Sangare will be absent due to a calf injury sustained during training on Wednesday.

Glasner believes new signing Liam Delap is the "perfect player" for Forest and sees him as an opportunity to reignite his career. He praised Delap's hunger, desire to improve, and willingness to make a step forward, which aligns with the club's approach to signing players.

The manager expects to make at least one more signing, potentially a wing-back, though he declined to comment on any specific names. Glasner emphasized the need to improve the team's mentality after a challenging season, highlighting mental strength and confidence as crucial elements. He stressed that changes must come from within and that accepting reality is necessary to drive progress.

The formation for the match will be determined after the transfer window closes, depending on the players available. Glasner did not strictly commit to playing in a 3-4-3 formation, stating he would adapt the system if needed, potentially altering the roles of certain players.

When discussing Liverpool, Glasner noted that their new manager, Andoni Iraola, has had a successful tenure at Bournemouth and implemented an intense, attacking style. Liverpool boasts a strong midfield featuring Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Florian Wirtz, along with attacking full-backs Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez.