Mamadou Sakho says he is a "Liverpool soldier" who is always ready to do his best for the club.

Sakho, 25, excelled in his first start of the season as a youthful Liverpool lineup drew 1-1 against Bordeaux in their opening Europa League group game.

The centre-back was one of eight changes to the side that lost at Manchester United last weekend and the France international jumped on his chance to impress.

"I'm always ready," he told L'Equipe. "I'm working and I'm a Liverpool soldier. And, when you call on me, I always rise to the challenge."