With Lucas ruled out for the season through injury, Steven Gerrard still not match fit and Jay Spearing suspended for Sunday's game at Aston Villa, the former Charlton Athletic midfielder is keen to step in.
"Obviously it was really unfortunate for Lucas to get such a bad injury and then for Jay to get a ban as well," he siad.
"With a few players missing, there's definitely an opening there, but it's down to the gaffer whether he wants to pick me
"When my time comes, I'll be waiting and ready to take my chance."