"When you lose any final, it's painful. But suffering defeat in such a massive game as the Champions League or Copa America last year was really hard to take," he said.
"Even when I was back in South America I always watched the European Cup games and loved it. It's the most important title you can win in club football and we were so close to doing it.
"This time winning one would be really nice. Hopefully it will happen this season in the Champions League or FA Cup because I don't want another silver medal - I prefer gold!
"I just love playing in these big cup games with Liverpool. I went from not playing at West Ham to being involved in such huge occasions. It doesn't really get any better than this. Hopefully there are a few more great days and nights around the corner."