Sunday 24 July 2016 21:50, UK
Divock Origi believes added competition at Liverpool this season will help him to become an even better player.
Manager Jurgen Klopp is currently shaping his squad ahead of the new season and has already added Sadio Mane and Georginio Wijnaldum to his attacking ranks.
With Daniel Sturridge, Philippe Coutinho, Roberto Firmino, Danny Ings and Christian Benteke already at the club, competition for places will be high during the 2016/17 season and Origi is relishing the battle ahead.
"We are at a big club and that is one of the challenges of being at a big club - that is what pushes you to go higher," he told the club's official website.
"We have to push each other and support each other so we can achieve that.
"It's the reason I came to Liverpool, to have challenges. We all have qualities but we have to unite together and show we can do great things together. It's a good squad and we have to work."
Origi joined Liverpool following the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where he impressed playing for Belgium, but was sent back on loan to former club Lille for the 2014/15 season.
He returned to Merseyside last summer and made 33 appearances in all competitions for Liverpool last season, scoring 10 times.
Origi added: "After the World Cup, I got the chance at 19 years of age to play at a high level and sign for one of the biggest clubs in the world.
"Before you come here, you don't really know what it means but afterwards, I fell in love with the club.
"I think I've progressed a lot and I know there'll be ups and downs this season because I am still young, but I am ready to progress and help the team."
