Asensio: Liverpool's interest is gone and will be talked about when World Cup is over FIFA World Cup 2018 Focused only on La Roja duties

Real Madrid playmaker Marco Asensio has acknowledged that there is interest from Liverpool in his services but insisted he is not focused whatsoever on transfer rumours.

The Reds, who faced Los Blancos in the Champions League final, have been credited with a desire to sign the former Mallorca man during the summer transfer window.

However, Asensio had no desire to discuss any transfer speculation as he currently aims to lift a World Cup with his country.

"Liverpool's interest has come out but it is gone and I'm focused on the World Cup," he told reporters.

"When it is over, that kind of thing will be talked about but now, my head is in Russia."

Spain have received their share of criticism as they somewhat stumbled to top spot in the group after two draws and a win and Asensio acknowledged that improvements can be made.

"During the week, we will try to correct our mistakes but the matches are very difficult and all of the favourites are suffering," he explained.

"We have done some things badly but we have also done a lot of good things. We finished first when it was possible that we could be second or eliminated and are very committed to doing well.

"There have been some difficult moments and we must have self criticism but we are all determined to improve and play a great part."

The 22-year-old also discussed the emotions of playing in a first World Cup and looked ahead to Spain's knockout tie as they aim to bring down the mood of host nation Russia by sending them packing.

"A World Cup is very special and it requires maximum demand and great deal of intensity," he added. "It is necessary to take care of even the smallest details and it has been a great experience for me.

"Russia are the hosts of this tournament, they have a great team and they have played two very good games.

"They are going to attack us and we must be very careful with them because they have some very talented players."