Liverpool fullback Jon Flanagan hopes to be back in action next month.

The 22-year-old full-back has missed the entire season due to a knee injury but is now making progress with his rehabilitation.

"When I saw that we signed two full-backs, I immediately thought 'I need to up my game now'," he told the Liverpool Echo.

"I know I need to consistently do well if I'm to get in the team and then stay there.

"I want to keep developing as a footballer. That's why not being available has been so frustrating. But competition for places doesn't bother me. I'm always up for the fight."