Skrtel: I'll win trophies with LFC
Martin Skrtel has reiterated his desire to stay at Liverpool where he believes he can win major trophies over the coming seasons.
Reds boss Kenny Dalglish gave short shrift to a reporter who asked on Wednesday about stories linking clubs on the continent with a move for the 26-year-old.
Now the man himself has spoken of his desire to help bring silverware to Anfield during the years ahead.
"If I didn't believe I would win trophies I couldn't play football," Skrtel told Liverpoolfc.tv. "I am happy here, I signed a contract for the next four years and I believe in this period I will win something with Liverpool."
Skrtel's last remaining chance of collecting a medal this season is the Europa League.
The competition resumes this evening when Sparta Prague come to Anfield to complete a tie currently poised at 0-0 following the first leg last week.
"For me we're playing in a great competition," said our No.37. "It's the second biggest in Europe.
"Everyone plays football to win trophies. The Europa League for us is a great opportunity to do that and it could save our season."
With 35 appearances to his name, Skrtel has played more games than any outfield players for Liverpool this season - though he is refreshingly frank about his form in some of those earlier outings.
"At the beginning of the season things weren't good for us," he said. "We didn't play well, especially myself.
"I know I could have done better but that is football. Sometimes you play well, sometimes not. I try to work hard and do my best for the club."
Skrtel has been central to Liverpool's upturn in form since the return in January of Kenny Dalglish.
The Reds have managed not to concede in five of their last six fixtures - something the centre-back puts down to a new mentality.
"It's about confidence," said Skrtel, who has scored two goals in 114 appearances since joining from Zenit in 2008. "We've kept five clean sheets and that's important for the back-line and the 'keeper.
"Training has changed and I really enjoy it. Both Kenny and Steve Clarke are nice people and they try to talk with the players. The sessions are a lot of fun and it's a great feeling to work for them.
"It was great news for everyone who is working around the club when Kenny returned but I can't say anything bad about Roy Hodgson. He is a great manager and a nice person.
"I think he was a bit unlucky during his time working here but now Kenny is here.
"We got a few good results and that was important for each of us because we got confidence, and now everyone feels much, much better on the pitch. You can see that in our game and our results."
Meanwhile, Skrtel is anticipating a totally different spectacle tonight from the tepid draw witnessed in one of Europe's most beautiful cities a week ago.
"It's going to be totally different - a different game," he said. "I think we'll play more offensively and I hope we'll create more chances, score a few goals and beat them."
He's been a bit shit this season, but I absolutely love him, and I'm really rooting for him to find his form back. Plus, he gives really good interviews and supposedly he one of the "nicest fellas at LFC". Be still my heart.
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Reds boss Kenny Dalglish gave short shrift to a reporter who asked on Wednesday about stories linking clubs on the continent with a move for the 26-year-old.
Now the man himself has spoken of his desire to help bring silverware to Anfield during the years ahead.
"If I didn't believe I would win trophies I couldn't play football," Skrtel told Liverpoolfc.tv. "I am happy here, I signed a contract for the next four years and I believe in this period I will win something with Liverpool."
Skrtel's last remaining chance of collecting a medal this season is the Europa League.
The competition resumes this evening when Sparta Prague come to Anfield to complete a tie currently poised at 0-0 following the first leg last week.
"For me we're playing in a great competition," said our No.37. "It's the second biggest in Europe.
"Everyone plays football to win trophies. The Europa League for us is a great opportunity to do that and it could save our season."
With 35 appearances to his name, Skrtel has played more games than any outfield players for Liverpool this season - though he is refreshingly frank about his form in some of those earlier outings.
"At the beginning of the season things weren't good for us," he said. "We didn't play well, especially myself.
"I know I could have done better but that is football. Sometimes you play well, sometimes not. I try to work hard and do my best for the club."
Skrtel has been central to Liverpool's upturn in form since the return in January of Kenny Dalglish.
The Reds have managed not to concede in five of their last six fixtures - something the centre-back puts down to a new mentality.
"It's about confidence," said Skrtel, who has scored two goals in 114 appearances since joining from Zenit in 2008. "We've kept five clean sheets and that's important for the back-line and the 'keeper.
"Training has changed and I really enjoy it. Both Kenny and Steve Clarke are nice people and they try to talk with the players. The sessions are a lot of fun and it's a great feeling to work for them.
"It was great news for everyone who is working around the club when Kenny returned but I can't say anything bad about Roy Hodgson. He is a great manager and a nice person.
"I think he was a bit unlucky during his time working here but now Kenny is here.
"We got a few good results and that was important for each of us because we got confidence, and now everyone feels much, much better on the pitch. You can see that in our game and our results."
Meanwhile, Skrtel is anticipating a totally different spectacle tonight from the tepid draw witnessed in one of Europe's most beautiful cities a week ago.
"It's going to be totally different - a different game," he said. "I think we'll play more offensively and I hope we'll create more chances, score a few goals and beat them."
He's been a bit shit this season, but I absolutely love him, and I'm really rooting for him to find his form back. Plus, he gives really good interviews and supposedly he one of the "nicest fellas at LFC". Be still my heart.
source.