"I am not fully happy with my level. With Fabio [Aurelio] in my position the manager has the option of a player more in tune with the tactics of the team right now," said Dossena.
"I am learning all the time. I knew coming to Liverpool and a new league would improve me as a player.
"I also knew that in Fabio Aurelio I had excellent competition for the position. It is not a rivalry, as such. It is merely friendly competition. He's a great guy and a great player. Having him here will help me.
"[Jamie Carragher and Martin Skrtel] never seem to lose 50/50 tackles. Even when they are not favourites, somehow they always seem to be the ones who emerge with the ball. It's quite amazing.
"I see this kind of commitment and will to win from my teammates and it makes me appreciate what I have to do to make a success of my transfer to Liverpool."