Tuesday 22 March 2016 12:35, UK
Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho admits Jurgen Klopp's appointment changed the direction of his career at Anfield.
The France international made just three Premier League starts under Brendan Rodgers this season before the Northern Irishman's sacking as manager in early October.
Since then he has made 14 league starts, having been sidelined by a couple of injuries, and played in the Capital One Cup final and every minute of the club's four Europa League knockout ties to date.
"It's nice to be in the team. With the Liverpool coach [Jurgen Klopp] it is going differently for me," he told French radio station RMC.
"The former coach made his choices. I accepted them. I was always myself and smiled in training.
"In football, a lot can happen off the field. The most important thing is to stay focused and serious."
While Sakho was on the fringes of the team there was plenty of speculation about him leaving, but the 26-year-old insists that was never a consideration.
He added: "Honestly, no. I've always felt good at Liverpool. When I was in France, I didn't understand the real depth of this club's history.
"Once I set foot inside, it was fabulous. There's a lively atmosphere. The team is young and talented.
"I really like this city, these fans and this magnificent stadium. I am someone who likes stability, so it suits me perfectly."
