Liverpool's Joe Gomez discusses his start to life at Anfield
Thursday 1 October 2015 07:59, UK
Liverpool youngster Joe Gomez says he is delighted with his start to life at Anfield.
The 18-year-old right-back, who signed from Charlton in the summer, admits he has been shocked by playing so many games already. He has started in six of the Reds' nine fixtures so far this season.
Gomez insists he just wants to keep developing but is hoping to feature in Liverpool's Europa League clash at home to Sion on Thursday.
He said: "It's been a great experience for me getting the game time. I've learned a lot already and I'm looking to keep on working.
"I had aspirations to come in and be involved, and try and have an impact, but I knew with me being young that I might get the chances straight away and might have to bide my time.
"But at the same time I wanted to come to club to play under a manager like Brendan, who gives young players a chance, so I have to take the opportunities I get.
"I'm enjoying it. It was a bonus to start the first few games of the season. It's just good to be in an environment like this, learning from top quality players every day.
"The Europa League is a massive competition and we want to do as well as we can in it. It's a massive game and another chance for a win."
Daniel Sturridge has recently returned to the Liverpool fold and Gomez says he has been a major influence about the place already, as Gomez himself looks to build his confidence.
"Daniel's a massive component in the team. You can see how sharp he is, I noticed it straight away. He's a massive asset and [it's] a positive to have him back scoring," Gomez said.
"There are a lot of things that can affect your confidence, such as the media, but personally I try and focus on myself and take in the opinions that are the most valuable to me, such as my family and the manager and the coaching staff.
"You're going to make mistakes but you have to take lessons from them and be positive on move on. If you're not confident on the pitch you can't express yourself."
