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Emre Can admits he’s starting from “zero” as he looks to win back his place in the Liverpool side.

The Germany international made his return to action after four weeks out with an ankle injury when he came off the bench for the final half hour of Tuesday’s 3-0 win over Derby County in the EFL Cup.

It’s been a frustrating start to the campaign for Can, who has played just 21 minutes of Premier League football so far this term.

In his absence captain Jordan Henderson, new signing Gini Wijnaldum and Adam Lallana have shone as Liverpool’s central midfield trio.

Can, who clocked up 49 appearances last season, knows that re-establishing himself in Jurgen Klopp’s in-form line up won’t be easy.

“I am happy to be back and now I have to get my fitness back,” Can said.

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“Of course it was not a good time for me. It was difficult because I came back late to pre-season and I was not fit for the start.

“I knew before the season I was not fit for the first game so it was normal I didn’t play and was on the bench.

“I played my first game against Burton and I got injured which was a bit unlucky.

“Adam, Hendo and Gini have played well together - you can see by the results and the good football. I saw it as well myself and I was very happy for them.

“Every player has to start from zero - myself as well. Now I am back I want to stay healthy and show myself again when I get game time and also in training.”

Klopp made seven changes for the win over the Rams but Liverpool still cruised to a comfortable victory.

Can believes that underlines the strength in depth Klopp boasts this season with competition for places in all departments.

“We’ve bought very good players and everyone is nearly fit so we have a very strong squad,” he added.

“If you saw the last few games we were very strong and we have to keep it up. If you play with good players the levels go up, it is normal.

“It’s not easy but I have to be patient. I try to train hard and if I get game time then I try to play well and then we will see what happens.”

Liverpool have plundered 19 goals in seven games in all competitions so far this season.

The Reds will be chasing a fourth straight win when they face Premier League new boys Hull City at Anfield on Saturday.

“We are in a good moment now and the new players have settled in very well so we have to keep it up,” Can added.

“We have confidence. The atmosphere is good in the dressing room and everyone is happy.

“We want to keep the momentum going and we want to beat Hull.

“If you play for Liverpool the target always has to be to get silverware but we have to show our qualities in every game and then we will see at the end of the season.”