Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has admitted that his future at the Merseyside club is far from certain.

The 30-year-old, who scored the winner for the Reds in the FA Cup third-round replay against Plymouth Argyle on Wednesday, has managed only three Premier League starts for Jurgen Klopp's side this season.

After his match-winning performance in Plymouth, Klopp indicated that Leiva would be staying put at Anfield, but the player himself admits he has to consider the long-term when making a decision on what is next for him.

"I had a few options to go and I have to think about my long-term future," the Inter Milan target said.

"I know I don't have many years left here. I have to start to think about it. Liverpool is a place I love, there is no doubt about that. But this is more about thinking about my future as well - game time, things like I this. I have to deal with it.

"I have always been very honest in terms of the trust with the manager. He and I have a fantastic relationship. I have learned a lot from him and he is someone I appreciate working with. I'm learning all the time. It is not just in terms of football, I am learning from him as a man.

"So if, by the end of January, I am here, it will be great. This is the best place for me to be right now.

"But I cannot tell you in two months' time, four months' time or one year's time. I have to think about my future. But it is all good. I am happy in this moment and I just have to go day-by day."