Skrtel happy with Reds

Czech defender not looking to rejoin Zenit

Last updated: 22nd November 2008

Skrtel happy with Reds

Skrtel: At a special club

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Martin Skrtel has stressed that is 'very happy' at Liverpool following rumours he is unsettled at Anfield.

Reports emanating from Russia suggested the former Zenit St Petersburg defender was keen to rejoin the Uefa Cup holders.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has already discussed the speculation with Skrtel and moved to clear up any confusion over the Slovakia international's future.

And now Skrtel, who is currently sidelined with a knee injury, has expressed his happiness with life at Liverpool, who he joined in January.

Dream

"I am very happy here at Anfield," Skrtel told the club's official website.

"It was always my dream to play here in England and I'm with one of the biggest clubs in the world.

"I spoke to my friend in Russia and we talked about Zenit. I have great friends there, but I never said I am not happy here, and I never said I didn't like the city.

"I didn't say the city is boring. That's just not true and I'd like to repeat I am very happy here.

"This is a special club and a city with a lot of history. I have been made to feel very welcome here at Liverpool."

Repay faith

Skrtel also praised the Liverpool fans as he works towards a return to fitness from the injury he suffered against Manchester City in early October.

He added: "The Liverpool fans are one of the best in the world.

"When I'm out in the city they always come up to me to shake my hand and wish me all the best in my recovery.

"I just want to get back as quickly as possible to help the team win trophies and repay the supporters faith in me."