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title: "Saints fans react to Fraser Forster’s likely inclusion for Liverpool clash"
canonical: "https://readsouthampton.com/2021/01/04/saints-fans-fraser-forster-replace-alex-mccarthy-liverpool/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "jrushworth"
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published: "2021-01-04T09:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-01-04T09:00:00Z"
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# Saints fans react to Fraser Forster’s likely inclusion for Liverpool clash

A number of Southampton fans have been reacting to the news that goalkeeper Alex McCarthy is [set to miss out](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11700/12178595/southamptons-alex-mccarthy-to-miss-liverpool-match-after-testing-positive) on the Liverpool game due to having to self-isolate, meaning [Fraser Forster](https://readsouthampton.com/?p=60160) will come into the side.

Forster has [yet to make an appearance](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fraser-forster/leistungsdaten/spieler/52570) for the Saints so far this season and the former England international has even been [linked](https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-celtic-may-be-about-to-pull-off-exceptional-signing-after-terms-agreed-mths-ago/) with a potential move back to Celtic this month. However, the 32-year-old will likely get the chance to feature for Southampton for the [first time since the 2018/19 campaign](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fraser-forster/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/52570/verein/180) before he was sent out on loan to the Hoops last season.

The ‘keeper managed to record 14 clean sheets in 28 games for Celtic last season ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fraser-forster/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/52570/plus/0?saison=2019&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=)), but he had been struggling towards the back end of his time as Southampton’s number one.

Speaking to [Hampshire Live](https://www.hampshirelive.news/sport/football/transfer-news/celtic-southampton-transfer-fraser-forster-4850299) ahead of the match tonight, Ralph Hasenhuttl revealed that Forster has improved with his footwork over the last few months in training and the manager believes that the stopper is ready to make an impact against the Premier League champions with McCarthy out.

### **Saints fans react to likely Fraser Forster inclusion**

Many Southampton fans were left feeling nervous about whether Forster will be able to perform towards the level that McCarthy has done throughout the campaign. However, some are confident that he is ready to take his chance to impress.

> I'm sure how I feel about the return of Fraser Forster. Torn between it will be good to see him between the sticks for us again, and remember how terrible he became for us. [#SaintsFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaintsFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Glen Vardy (@glennvardy) [January 3, 2021](https://twitter.com/glennvardy/status/1345836246375886849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Looking forward to 90 minutes of Fraser Forster being glued to his goal line. Hope he proves me wrong but think this more an opportunity for him to put himself in the shop window [#SaintsFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaintsFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Rob Price (@SaintRobinho86) [January 3, 2021](https://twitter.com/SaintRobinho86/status/1345806911573266432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> I'm a bit concerned. Everything McCarthy has worked to improve is exactly what Forster struggles with.
>
> — Lucy Highnett (@lucyhighnett) [January 3, 2021](https://twitter.com/lucyhighnett/status/1345804314120433672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/GB95934873/status/1345805619341766656?s=19

> Even top form Forster never commanded his area like McCarthy does. Takes so much pressure off the defence when he comes and claims it. Be good to see Forster tomorrow though.
>
> — Nick Carr (@carrn1982) [January 3, 2021](https://twitter.com/carrn1982/status/1345815928727097346?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Always felt like FF's main problem was nerves and confidence. If Ralph can get him calm with the ball at his feat, it could be a chance for him to make that spot his.
>
> — Kingsland Mush (@KingslandMush) [January 3, 2021](https://twitter.com/KingslandMush/status/1345791898028486661?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> He really needs to leave his line and command the area ,which he should do given his size 🤞🏻🤞🏻
>
> — Ray (@splurtissier) [January 3, 2021](https://twitter.com/splurtissier/status/1345797631205904384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Fraser Forster goalkeeping masterclass incoming 🤘🏻 [#SaintsFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaintsFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Michael Topp (@MikeyTopp) [January 3, 2021](https://twitter.com/MikeyTopp/status/1345785441321152513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)