Andrea Dossena today revealed how he is putting in extra hours on the training ground to help find his best form.
The 27-year-old Italian has found it hard to establish himself in the first team since arriving from Udinese in July - but an upturn in form against West Ham and PSV bodes well for the future.
In an interview with Liverpoolfc.tv, Dossena put this improvement partly down to staying late at Melwood.
"I have asked to work even harder because I want to find my best form," said the left-back.
"I have been doing extra running and work in the gym as well as other things that are open to all of the team. I have been staying after training to do this.
"Working with Rafa Benitez has been very good. He focuses on the details, which helps you to improve.
"Every day he gives you advice, and also during the match. He does this with every player."
Dossena added: "It has not been easy at the beginning but I think things are better now.
"It's very different from Italian football but I am getting used to it. The game is less physical there. There is more pressure when you are on the ball in England. And another thing is that the pitches are always wetter here!
"I would like to improve defensively. I am only just starting to reach my best level and I hope fans will see that soon."
The 27-year-old Italian has found it hard to establish himself in the first team since arriving from Udinese in July - but an upturn in form against West Ham and PSV bodes well for the future.
In an interview with Liverpoolfc.tv, Dossena put this improvement partly down to staying late at Melwood.
"I have asked to work even harder because I want to find my best form," said the left-back.
"I have been doing extra running and work in the gym as well as other things that are open to all of the team. I have been staying after training to do this.
"Working with Rafa Benitez has been very good. He focuses on the details, which helps you to improve.
"Every day he gives you advice, and also during the match. He does this with every player."
Dossena added: "It has not been easy at the beginning but I think things are better now.
"It's very different from Italian football but I am getting used to it. The game is less physical there. There is more pressure when you are on the ball in England. And another thing is that the pitches are always wetter here!
"I would like to improve defensively. I am only just starting to reach my best level and I hope fans will see that soon."
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