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Christian Benteke has underlined his determination to stay at Liverpool despite a “tough season” – and believes Jurgen Klopp can improve him as a player.

Benteke has endured a difficult debut campaign since moving from Aston Villa to Anfield for £32.5million last summer.

The Belgian has struggled for form and fitness, with only 19 of his 42 appearances this term coming as a starter.

Nevertheless, his dramatic late equaliser against Chelsea in midweek took him into double figures with only Daniel Sturridge, Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino having scored more for the Reds this season.

A number of clubs are monitoring Benteke’s situation at Anfield, with West Ham United said to be preparing a £25m bid for the 25-year-old during the forthcoming transfer window.

But the striker is refusing to entertain the notion of leaving – and his hopeful of playing some part in Wednesday’s Europa League final.

“When I signed I didn’t sign for one year – I want to stay here next year,” said Benteke.

“I think I have the quality and the manager knows my strengths and weaknesses – I’ve no doubt (Klopp can make me better).

“I know I’ve had a tough season but I’m going to fight until the end. Everything can change so I keep focused and keep going for the team and myself.”

Benteke, however, faces a fight for his place having fallen behind both Sturridge and Divock Origi in Klopp’s pecking order, with Danny Ings now also available following a seven-month injury lay-off.

The Belgian is expected to feature at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday afternoon with Klopp poised to rest his anticipated starting XI for the Europa League final against Sevilla.

And Benteke hopes to do enough to strengthen his claims for bench duty at the very least in Basel.

“Of course, everyone wants to help the team win on Wednesday but we still have one more game on Sunday,” he said “We will then focus on the final.

“It is a massive game for us because we can win the Europa League obviously but we can get direct access to the Champions League. The club wants to be in there next year and we have to do our best.

“I try to do my best when the manager needs me. So we will see what’s going to happen and how different it will be next week.”