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Fabio Borini says he wasn't to blame for his “difficult” time at Liverpool.

The former Anfield striker sealed a £10million switch to Sunderland last month.

Borini could have made the transfer a year earlier but stuck around on Merseyside and made only four Premier League appearances in a wasted season.

He wasn't part of Brendan Rodgers' plans, and said: “It was very difficult (at Liverpool).

“It didn’t work out. Not because of me, but because of someone else.

(Image: Ian Horrocks)

"Everyone knows within the club and outside that I have been working hard.

“I gave everything for the club. That is why I stayed at Liverpool, because I thought I could help the team.

"Every time I have been asked to play I did that, and that’s the thing."

(Image: Laurence Griffiths)

Borini says he is happy to be one of the main men on Wearside this season and has had a warm welcome from fans. He will make his return against Spurs on Sunday.

He added: “It feels good to be back. I can feel the love and support from the fans, and it is important to feel these emotions as soon as you arrive at a club. It makes it easier.”