It's Been Very Difficult For Me - Liverpool Defender Kostas Tsimikas On Play Time

The 27-year-old has struggled to make an impact under Jurgen Klopp since his arrival from Olympiacos in 2020.

He has featured in 59 appearances across all competitions and provided 12 assists, helping the club win the Carabao Cup, Emirates FA Cup, and Community Shield.

This term, he has been playing second fiddle to Andy Robertson and the Greece international has made only eight Premier League starts. 

In total, he has racked up 26 appearances and registered six assists in all competitions for Liverpool.

"This is very difficult for me. Because many times I come here happy, full, ready to give everything. I go out on the field, I give everything and in the end I don't play and that's not easy," Tsimikas told Greek publication Gazzetta.

"I understand, we are 22 players, we can't all play. It's very difficult and people can't understand it, because people only see how much money the footballer gets, what a life he leads and all this. For me, this is the most difficult, at times you have to come to terms with some situations that make you feel very disadvantaged.

"You ask yourself 'what do I need to do more of? What do I need to improve on? Am I not good?'. And that's how all the problems start."

He added: "To tell the truth, I haven't thought of myself in the colours of another team, especially in England."

"I try to be focused and give my best for the team I play for.

"Liverpool is the team that has raised me in football. From the people who work in the club, to the chefs, you see that everyone is equal, they see you as a person here. 

"From day one they hugged me tight, loved me, showed me the way, everything I want is here. There is no better atmosphere in a team I think. So, I haven't thought about it (leaving)."