Damien Plessis is hoping for more midfield chances at Liverpool this season.

The 20 year-old Frenchman made a shock Premiership debut last term against Arsenal and is rated highly by manager Rafa Benitez.

"This season I hope to show a little more," Plessis told L'Equipe. "Mr Benitez helped me get to know the Premier League last season with a match against Arsenal. I thank him. I know that this is a good coach, he likes the tactics, everything ... I wish I had more playing time, but it must be on merit.

"I'm feeling well in Liverpool. The coach is cool ... for the moment ... because he's playing me (laughs)!"