Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano says former club West Ham "means nothing" to him.

"I don't feel anything for West Ham," he said ahead of their looming date.

"It's nothing in my life because I couldn't play when I was there. They are just another team in the Premier League.

"The fans at Upton Park were very good for me when I was there but I couldn't play. It's not like River or Corinthians where I played and won titles and I have an affection. I think at West Ham I played only four games so I don't have a big feeling for the club.

"I'm pleased that West Ham brought me to England and gave me the chance to play in this country - it helped me earn a move to Liverpool. But that's all. All that matters to me now is Liverpool."