"I want to be involved..." - Liverpool player desperate to feature after lack of minutes

Liverpool defender Calvin Ramsay has admitted that he wants to feature more often for Jurgen Klopp's side after a lack of first team minutes this season.

Ramsay joined the Reds from Aberdeen in the summer, having been linked to a host of other Premier League clubs throughout the previous transfer window.

But the Scotland international suffered an injury shortly after arriving at Anfield, which ruled him out of action until mid-October.

Upon his return, Ramsay has played in just two competitive matches for Liverpool - a four-minute cameo in the 2-0 Champions League win over Napoli in October, and the full game in the Carabao Cup win over Derby in November.

There were rumours earlier this week that the 19-year-old would be loaned out, with Championship sides Watford and Swansea credited with an interest.

However, TEAMtalk have reported that Klopp does not want Ramsay to depart Anfield, and would prefer for him to continue his progress with the first team squad.

Ramsay could provide competition for Trent Alexander-Arnold following further development, with the 19-year-old highly rated by Reds chiefs.

And the player himself has now spoken out about his desire for more first team minutes.

Ramsay on Liverpool game time

Speaking to Liverpool's official website, Ramsay admitted his desire to make his Premier League debut for the club in the near future, having only featured in one domestic cup and one continental match so far during his senior Reds career.

He said: "Growing up, I watched the Premier League and I wanted to be in those players' shoes, to be here at a club like Liverpool.

"The league here is very different to back in Scotland. Up there, it is very physical with some big guys playing, but down here, it is more technical with a lot of players who are very good on the ball.

"It is totally different and I have got to adapt to it, but training with the lads every day has helped me because the tempo and standard in training is a totally different level. We've got massive games coming up and games I want to be involved in, so for me it is about trying to get into the squad for games and hopefully trying to get some minutes on the pitch."