Liverpool defender Quansah: I know I cannot be too calm on the pitch

Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah admits he can be "too calm" on the pitch.

Quansah says it's important he has some nerves going into the games.

He told liverpoolfc.com: "When I was younger, I always wanted to be part of title races and competing for trophies. That's always been my main goal to be a part of that, and to be a part of this team has been special.

"Me being calm, I think that's when I play football best. I can help people as well. If some of the younger lads see me being nervous, maybe they might replicate the same energy. I can just be myself and show my capabilities.

"It's a healthy balance. I think the gaffer says if you're not feeling nerves, you might not be ready for stuff I completely agree with that.

"If you're too calm, you can be a bit complacent and can get caught out at times. [There is a] healthy balance between the both. Feeling a bit of butterflies can always make you perform better."

Quansah also said: "I've always enjoyed the pressure, I've always enjoyed leading groups and being a main part of a team. To be given a little glimpse of that now is good.

"I remember speaking to Con [Bradley] and he was saying probably 10 [appearances] in all competitions would be great!

"I'm always prepared for any eventuality at the end of the day but sometimes it's a bit crazy to see I've played in so many games because it's flying by. The games are relentless really."