Aware that Liverpool are in the marker for a new left-back, John Arne Riise has vowed to impress Rafael Benitez by raising his game.
The Norwegian, who has been a fixture in Benitez's plans, is facing a threat to his place on the left-hand side of Liverpool's team following reports that the Reds have launched a raid on Manchester United's Gabriel Heinze.
However, Manchester United's boss Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed any chance of a deal being struck, but nonetheless Riise is determined to stay focused and make it impossible for him to be dropped.
"There have been a lot of rumours lately about new people coming to the club so you know you need to step up a level," Riise told the Liverpool Echo.
"I've been working out during the summer because I wanted to show the manager (Rafael Benitez) I was fit and raring to go.
"The only response I can make is to stay focused on my game and hope the manager has enough faith in me to keep me playing. It's up to me, really.
"But I've always worked hard to show the manager I deserve to play.
"I've enjoyed a good six years here so I hope I've done more right than wrong during that time."
The Norwegian, who has been a fixture in Benitez's plans, is facing a threat to his place on the left-hand side of Liverpool's team following reports that the Reds have launched a raid on Manchester United's Gabriel Heinze.
However, Manchester United's boss Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed any chance of a deal being struck, but nonetheless Riise is determined to stay focused and make it impossible for him to be dropped.
"There have been a lot of rumours lately about new people coming to the club so you know you need to step up a level," Riise told the Liverpool Echo.
"I've been working out during the summer because I wanted to show the manager (Rafael Benitez) I was fit and raring to go.
"The only response I can make is to stay focused on my game and hope the manager has enough faith in me to keep me playing. It's up to me, really.
"But I've always worked hard to show the manager I deserve to play.
"I've enjoyed a good six years here so I hope I've done more right than wrong during that time."
Personal comment: Riise undoubtedly has been one of the Liverpool faithful.....there are times when Liverpool does need his long shot tries. Defensively, he has got the pace but sometimes you can see him drifting off in the middle of the game. At least he's better than people like Silvestre or Wayne Bridge. He should remain in the squad.
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