Liverpool recruit Charlie Adam insists he has not come to the club to be a replacement for Xabi Alonso.
The Spaniard starred for the Reds during his time at Anfield but following his move to Real Madrid in August 2009, things have declined on Merseyside and some blame it on Alonso's departure.
Adam told reporters that he is not looking to fill any former Liverpool players boots and has come to the famous club simply as himself.
"Xabi Alonso was a top player at this club. He's a World Cup winner, he's won the European Championships," he said.
"He's done everything as a player and he's at one of the best clubs in the world with Real Madrid, so it's nice to know that people think I might come in and replace him - but I'm coming here to be Charlie Adam and not to replace anybody else."
