Rickie Lambert says Liverpool will be stronger for their opening day win over former club Southampton.
Lambert believes Liverpool will quickly find their rhythm having collected a first win.
"I don't think we played badly, I just don't think it was as fluid as Liverpool can play," said the England international, who made his debut against his former side with a late substitute appearance.
"But I thought the first goal (from Raheem Sterling) was excellent: a great pass from Jordan (Henderson) and a good finish and after some pressure from Southampton we came strong and got the win.
"It was a really hard game and it was a great three points. The first game is always nervous, you are never quite as sharp as you want to be.
"The first game everyone is excited and desperate to win and you are not sure how you are going to play and the quicker you can get that win the better.
"It makes you get into your rhythm a bit easier and faster.
"The win is perfect but we now have a few hard games coming up."
