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Jon Flanagan believes the current Liverpool FC squad has more depth than any he’s been involved in over the last six years.

The popular full-back spent last season on loan at Burnley but is hoping he can stay at Anfield this season and offer Jurgen Klopp a versatile defensive option.

He knows that may be difficult and is taking life at Anfield “day by day” as he seeks to reestablish himself after a terrific year in 2013/14 as the Reds went agonisingly close to the title.

A serious knee injury disrupted his momentum and the strength of the Reds squad means forcing his way back in is no easy task.

“The squad we’ve got is very good, there’s plenty of strength-in-depth and we need that with all the games we’ve got this year,” said Flanagan.

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“But it’s difficult to compare this squad to ones we’ve had in the past.

“We’ve had some fantastic players during my time here. as you well know, but i’d say the actual; size ofd the squad has the most depth since I’ve been part of it.

“There are two or three players for every position now and all the places in the team are up for grabs.

“It’ll be a good fight for positions this year because everyone wants to play and with so many gamnes because of being in Europe I think most players are going to be needed.”

The 24-year-old Liverpudlian believes training well is the way to catch the eye of Jurgen Klopp and hopes he can get his opportunity.

“If you’re training well and playing well then the manager will give you a shot in the team. But, as I said, it’s tight for places here. Whatever team the manager goers with, we all know there is back-up - which we need - and with the squad we’ve got I think we’ve got a decent chance this year.”

Speaking to the Liverpool matchday programme, Flanagan said the aim of the squad for the year ahead was clear.

“We all want a Premier League title. It’s clear to say that all of the fans and everyone at the club wants it so we want to be challenging. That’s our main aim.

“We also want to go as far as we can in Europe and all of the cups and hopefully win a bit of silverware.”

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And his own future?

“Personally, I’d love to stay here for the rest of the season, fight it out and try to get a place back in the team. That’s my main ambition.

“But if not, maybe a loan move or who knows?”

The ECHO understands the whole-hearted Academy graduate isn’t going anywhere before the window shuts on Thursday and will get his chance to fight for a place in the early months of the season.