Fernando Torres has revealed he is doing additional fitness work to ensure he remains available for selection.
The Liverpool striker missed six matches leading up to Christmas due to a groin problem and there were fears that he might need to undergo surgery.
However, he has managed to play the full 90 minutes in his last four outings and is working hard to improve his sharpness.
The Spaniard is happy with the progress he has made and admits the club's difficulties on the pitch have helped to motivate him.
"I am good now. Much better than a couple of months ago," said the 25-year-old.
"I need to keep working three, four or five hours more than the rest of the squad because I need to keep recovering for the rest of the season.
"One of the reasons I'm working really hard is because I know in this situation Liverpool need every player fit.
"It's a difficult time but it's worth it if I want to play. I do the normal training session with my team-mates but before and after I have to do treatment, exercises and gym work to make my leg strong enough.
"We are doing a good job and I'm feeling nothing bad in my leg.
"I have been able to play 90 minutes in the last four games so I'm really happy with the progression. Maybe I'll have to do this all season."
Liverpool have already lost seven times in the Premier League this season and are realistically only battling for UEFA Champions League qualification rather than the title.
Torres concedes it has been hard to watch the team struggle from the sidelines, saying: "It's frustrating because I've never been injured before - not at Atletico and only one small one during my first season here.
"The last two seasons have been the first time I've had consecutive injuries.
"Always when the team is not in the best moment it's frustrating if you can't help your team-mates.
"It's really hard watching the games from the stands.
"I'm not old but I'm not that young, so I need to look after myself with extra work.
"I know I have to work harder in order to play three games a week until the end of my career. I need to work harder than before."
The Liverpool striker missed six matches leading up to Christmas due to a groin problem and there were fears that he might need to undergo surgery.
However, he has managed to play the full 90 minutes in his last four outings and is working hard to improve his sharpness.
The Spaniard is happy with the progress he has made and admits the club's difficulties on the pitch have helped to motivate him.
"I am good now. Much better than a couple of months ago," said the 25-year-old.
"I need to keep working three, four or five hours more than the rest of the squad because I need to keep recovering for the rest of the season.
"One of the reasons I'm working really hard is because I know in this situation Liverpool need every player fit.
"It's a difficult time but it's worth it if I want to play. I do the normal training session with my team-mates but before and after I have to do treatment, exercises and gym work to make my leg strong enough.
"We are doing a good job and I'm feeling nothing bad in my leg.
"I have been able to play 90 minutes in the last four games so I'm really happy with the progression. Maybe I'll have to do this all season."
Liverpool have already lost seven times in the Premier League this season and are realistically only battling for UEFA Champions League qualification rather than the title.
Torres concedes it has been hard to watch the team struggle from the sidelines, saying: "It's frustrating because I've never been injured before - not at Atletico and only one small one during my first season here.
"The last two seasons have been the first time I've had consecutive injuries.
"Always when the team is not in the best moment it's frustrating if you can't help your team-mates.
"It's really hard watching the games from the stands.
"I'm not old but I'm not that young, so I need to look after myself with extra work.
"I know I have to work harder in order to play three games a week until the end of my career. I need to work harder than before."
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