Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano is determined to taste success this season after double disappointment last year.
The Argentina international suffered an unwanted double last season, losing in both the Champions League final and Copa America final within the space of a couple of months.
Mascherano is keen to make up for those disappointments, and is hoping to help Liverpool to success in the FA Cup and Champions League this term.
"When you lose any final, it's painful," Mascherano said.
"But suffering defeat in such a massive game as the Champions League or Copa America last year was really hard to take.
"Even when I was back in South America I always watched the European Cup games and loved it.
"It's the most important title you can win in club football and we were so close to doing it.
"This time, winning one would be really nice.
"Hopefully, it will happen this season in the Champions League or FA Cup because I don't want another silver medal - I prefer gold!
"I just love playing in these big cup games with Liverpool. I went from not playing at West Ham to being involved in some huge occasions.
"It doesn't get any better than this. Hopefully, there are a few more great days and nights around the corner."
Mascherano is currently on loan at Anfield, but a permanent deal is in the pipeline at Anfield.
The all-action midfielder is hoping the move can be finalised as soon as possible so that he can concentrate on his game.
"The sooner things get sorted out with Liverpool the better," added Mascherano.
"I want to be settled and kill myself on the pitch so the team wins lots of games."
The Argentina international suffered an unwanted double last season, losing in both the Champions League final and Copa America final within the space of a couple of months.
Mascherano is keen to make up for those disappointments, and is hoping to help Liverpool to success in the FA Cup and Champions League this term.
"When you lose any final, it's painful," Mascherano said.
"But suffering defeat in such a massive game as the Champions League or Copa America last year was really hard to take.
"Even when I was back in South America I always watched the European Cup games and loved it.
"It's the most important title you can win in club football and we were so close to doing it.
"This time, winning one would be really nice.
"Hopefully, it will happen this season in the Champions League or FA Cup because I don't want another silver medal - I prefer gold!
"I just love playing in these big cup games with Liverpool. I went from not playing at West Ham to being involved in some huge occasions.
"It doesn't get any better than this. Hopefully, there are a few more great days and nights around the corner."
Mascherano is currently on loan at Anfield, but a permanent deal is in the pipeline at Anfield.
The all-action midfielder is hoping the move can be finalised as soon as possible so that he can concentrate on his game.
"The sooner things get sorted out with Liverpool the better," added Mascherano.
"I want to be settled and kill myself on the pitch so the team wins lots of games."
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