Liverpool midfielder Fabinho says he's excited with the return of the Champions League.

With the Reds set to embark on a period of seven games in 22 days - during which their Champions League and League Cup involvement begins - Fabinho is eager to get cracking.

“I didn't go to the national team so it will be almost two weeks without playing, so I want to play again," said the midfielder.

"I want to play in the Premier League and the Champions League.

“I'm excited for this moment, we will play each three days, so everyone needs to be ready. The manager will need every player

"The mentality of the group is really good, everyone is ready for this, everyone is in good shape. So we're very excited for this moment.

“It will be really intense, it will be tough. But we're ready for this."