Tuesday 13 September 2016 15:28, UK
Marko Grujic has admitted that he is still adapting to life at Liverpool, and says next season could be the one where he truly breaks through at Anfield.
After a promising pre-season, in which he scored three goals, Grujic came on as a late substitute in the 2-0 defeat to Burnley on August 20.
Despite the lack of game-time so far, the 20-year-old is confident he can make a significant impact at Liverpool but admits it may take time.
"For the first season I just want to learn from these guys. I have the big pleasure of playing with some of the best footballers in the world," he told the Liverpool Echo.
"I want to get some minutes and games to try and improve myself for the future. I think next season will be the one where I show what I can do."
Grujic joined Liverpool for a £5.1m transfer from Red Star Belgrade in January, before being loaned back to the club for the remainder of the 2015/16 season.
The Serbia midfielder admits to seeing similarities between the club he left, Red Star Belgrade, and Liverpool.
"Red Star is a very, very big club, like Liverpool," he added, speaking in the latest edition of the official Liverpool magazine.
"But both clubs are like family, and that's why I chose to join Liverpool.
"I think there is the same harmony between club and fans and already everywhere that I've been around the city I just feel how Liverpool is such a big club.
"All around the world people support Liverpool, that really struck me on the summer tour, and there is incredible harmony between fans and players."
