"It has been a while - we all would have been happier seeing the team play in more cup finals, but that's the way it goes," said the Liverpool stopper.
"After so much time, we are really excited by the final. It's going to be huge for every single person that supports Liverpool.
"This is why you sign for Liverpool. The club is here to do that. Not long ago, we were a club reaching finals and fighting for titles.
"That wasn't the way for a while but now it's what we are trying to achieve again. I think we are going the right way."