I believe in myself and Palace, says Eagles midfielder Milivojevic

Crystal Palace’s Serbian midfielder Luka Milivojevic has backed himself to succeed in the Premier League, despite being an unknown quantity among many in the English game.

The combative midfielder has added steel and guile to Palace’s side since arriving from Greek champions Olympiacos for £11 million in January.

He has won 19 caps for his national side, and tasted success in a Palace shirt for the first time last weekend after their 1-0 win over fellow Premier League strugglers Middlesbrough.

And he believes there are added benefits to playing in a country where not many people have heard of him.

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“Maybe it’s better this way – when people know you, they expect too much!” he said.

“They don’t know me now but I believe in myself and this club, and if I didn’t do that then I wouldn’t agree to come here.

“I am sure that if we start to improve and I train with the team more I will show the fans that I am a player who wants to give everything I have.

“I like to play with passion and give 100 per cent and I will try to show my quality, so hopefully the fans will be satisfied with me.”