Danish defender Daniel Agger insists he has no plans to swap the pursuit of an English Premier League title with Liverpool for a tilt at a winner's medal in Italy's Serie A or Spain's La Liga.
After failing to make the most of Chelsea's defeat by Arsenal last weekend - they could only manage a goalless draw with West Ham - league leaders Liverpool will seek to consolidate their place at the top of the table by beating struggling Blackburn at Ewood Park.
For Agger, it is an encounter that will take place against a background of uncertainty over his future.
The 23-year-old missed almost the whole of last season with a foot injury and is now struggling to rediscover his best form, and with his contract set to expire at the end of next season, has been linked with a move away from the Premier League.
Real Madrid and Italian giants AC Milan have both been linked with bids in January but despite his deal running down, Agger is adamant he is happy with life at Anfield.
He said: "It's difficult to compare to how I was before, and I know there are some things I need to improve, but I can feel myself getting better and better with every game.
"Maybe I am not there yet, but I will be soon. Of course sometimes it's difficult but you have to keep working hard to improve yourself and that's what I am trying to do.
"It has been difficult with the injury last year but that's the past. Hopefully I'll be back to 100 per cent soon.
"Outside of the pitch I'm really happy. The people in Liverpool are so friendly. I feel at home."
Agger will be hoping to force his way back into the side after he was left on the bench for the frustrating draw with West Ham, while Fernando Torres will again be missing with a hamstring injury.
After failing to make the most of Chelsea's defeat by Arsenal last weekend - they could only manage a goalless draw with West Ham - league leaders Liverpool will seek to consolidate their place at the top of the table by beating struggling Blackburn at Ewood Park.
For Agger, it is an encounter that will take place against a background of uncertainty over his future.
The 23-year-old missed almost the whole of last season with a foot injury and is now struggling to rediscover his best form, and with his contract set to expire at the end of next season, has been linked with a move away from the Premier League.
Real Madrid and Italian giants AC Milan have both been linked with bids in January but despite his deal running down, Agger is adamant he is happy with life at Anfield.
He said: "It's difficult to compare to how I was before, and I know there are some things I need to improve, but I can feel myself getting better and better with every game.
"Maybe I am not there yet, but I will be soon. Of course sometimes it's difficult but you have to keep working hard to improve yourself and that's what I am trying to do.
"It has been difficult with the injury last year but that's the past. Hopefully I'll be back to 100 per cent soon.
"Outside of the pitch I'm really happy. The people in Liverpool are so friendly. I feel at home."
Agger will be hoping to force his way back into the side after he was left on the bench for the frustrating draw with West Ham, while Fernando Torres will again be missing with a hamstring injury.
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