New Liverpool goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri is grateful to have fellow Brazilians Fabio Aurelio and Lucas Leiva at Anfield.

He told liverpoolfc.tv: "I had an opportunity to talk to Lucas and Fabio when I arrived and they have welcomed me with open arms. They said that if there is anything I need they will help me. I'm very pleased that I'll be playing alongside some Brazilians.

"I think the quality of the Brazilian players means they can come to Europe. Every day you hear about new players coming through. Also, the European market is very strong and it's very difficult for the Brazilian market to compete."