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Liverpool midfielder Oxlade-Chamberlain: I need match rhythm to get to best

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is hoping for a regular run of matches for Liverpool.

He's started just three Premier League matches in a year and a half, but featured in the Champions League win against Atletico Madrid this week.

"A player like me who sometimes does risky things like run with the ball and drive with the ball, rhythm helps that," said Oxlade-Chamberlain.

"Rhythm helps all players, but especially for me the way I play. With game time and more games, it all becomes a bit more natural and I don't have to think about these things as much.

"It's getting better (for me), but obviously at the minute we have got a few injuries in midfield. Hopefully soon we will have everyone back and the competition starts.

"As long as I can be absolutely ready and be able to perform well when needed, I need to make sure I am doing that. Games help and I felt better, but definitely can improve even more for sure."

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