Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet says that he expects to play against Manchester United on Monday evening.
Mignolet was dropped by Jurgen Klopp for Liverpool’s games against Hull and Swansea, __with Loris Karius coming into the side.
Mignolet says being left out by Klopp hurt him, but believes that he can win back his place in the team.
“Every time you sit on the bench it hurts,” he told reporters.
“I’m also a lot more nervous on the bench than on the pitch. But the intention is to play again as soon as possible.
“The important thing is that I try to handle to situation the best I can. I think my response has been positive. It was also appreciated by the supporters.
“I look at the positives and expect and hope to play against Manchester United.
“I can take confidence from my good start in the league. At Arsenal, Tottenham and against Leicester, I was important to the team __with some good saves.
“I don’t know what the coach will decide. I can just make sure I’m ready 100 per cent. Whether I play or not, nothing will change my preparation. It is not in my character to not give 100 per cent.”