RENE MEULENSTEEN admits he is more nervous about a trip to the dentist than the visit of Liverpool's formidable strike-force tonight.
With the London tube strike called off yesterday, Fulham, bottom of the Premier League, host Luis Suarez, Daniel Sturridge and Raheem Sterling at Craven Cottage, just four days after the fearsome trident demolished Arsenal 5-1 at Anfield.
Yet Meulensteen claims he has had more hellish experiences in his lifetime than facing on Brendan Rodgers' impressive attacking unit, which has yielded 43 league goals this season.
The Dutchman said: "I don't get nervous. The last time I was nervous I had to go to the dentist. I have an excellent dentist, but they can really hurt you. Your first impressions are the everlasting one. My first impression wasn't a good one. I don't think they had the modern drill back then.
"It [facing Liverpool] is definitely a challenge you relish. As much as you try to set up your team in the best possible way, you can't walk away from the talent you're up against.
"At times you see them produce an excellent piece of football but you need to limit it as best as you can.