Liverpool’s Grujic has done his homework on Anfield

Marko Grujic watched old games on TV to get an idea of the special atmosphere at Anfield and Liverpool’s new signing put it to good use on his home debut last weekend.

The 20-year-old midfielder came off the bench for the Reds in the second half of their 5-1 win over Hull City – their third in a row in the Premier League that lifts them into the top four.

He made his first start in the EFL Cup against Derby last week as well and is bedding in nicely on Merseyside.

But with plenty of competition for places in Liverpool’s in-form midfield, the youngster knows he has much to prove before he can become a regular starter under Jurgen Klopp.

“It’s interesting when you come on from the bench, it’s a nice feeling. It was my first game at Anfield and the feeling was incredible,” he said.

“I heard [about the atmosphere] and watched some games before I signed. I made my competitive debut against Derby in the cup and then came on at Anfield. The feeling is nice. I will try to keep working hard.

“The game was very good and I was happy to get some more minutes, it’s nice to be part of it.

“All of the players in my position, and other positions, are playing very well.

“We have had good results to start the season. We had some hard matches away. We will be better from week to week – that’s the most important thing.

“I will try to show my skills in training to get more minutes in the Premier League.”