Liverpool left-back Jose Enrique aims to stay and fight for his place in the squad, despite falling behind Joe Gomez and Alberto Moreno in the pecking order at Anfield.
The Spaniard admits that he, along with Fabio Borini and Mario Balotelli, have been “alienated” by the club in the lead-up to the new season but is convinced that he can force his way back into the team.
Speaking to Spanish media outlet Marca, Enrique said:
“I’m in a difficult position, The club have alienated Balotelli, Borini and me.
“I have a year left on my contract and I imagine the club will want to sell, but I still want to stay and fight as I always have.”
The 29-year-old also admitted that he could be tempted to leave the Reds if the right offer came in.
“But if a good offer came (elsewhere) with more years of contract and more chance to play, I’d look at it.”
Enrique did not make the squad for the season opener against Stoke at the Britannia Stadium as new signing Gomez started the game while Moreno was on the bench.
However, he is convinced that he will get the opportunity to play for the Reds again.
“I will not give up. I know from experience that football changes from day to night, he added.
“I feel fine after two years with knee discomfort. Plus in the squad here we only have one pure left-back (Alberto Moreno) and I know that if I stay I’ll play. I want to prove that some are wrong.”
The former Newcastle United man made only four appearances last term for Rodgers’ side and was linked with a move to Crystal Palace in January.
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