Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah admits he can be "too calm" on the pitch.

Quansah says it's important he has some nerves going into the games.

He told liverpoolfc.com: "When I was younger, I always wanted to be part of title races and competing for trophies. That's always been my main goal to be a part of that, and to be a part of this team has been special.

"Me being calm, I think that's when I play football best. I can help people as well. If some of the younger lads see me being nervous, maybe they might replicate the same energy. I can just be myself and show my capabilities.

"It's a healthy balance. I think the gaffer says if you're not feeling nerves, you might not be ready for stuff – I completely agree with that.

"If you're too calm, you can be a bit complacent and can get caught out at times. [There is a] healthy balance between the both. Feeling a bit of butterflies can always make you perform better."

Quansah also said: "I've always enjoyed the pressure, I've always enjoyed leading groups and being a main part of a team. To be given a little glimpse of that now is good.

"I remember speaking to Con [Bradley] and he was saying probably 10 [appearances] in all competitions would be great!

"I'm always prepared for any eventuality at the end of the day but sometimes it's a bit crazy to see I've played in so many games because it's flying by. The games are relentless really."