Skrtel confident of improvement

Last updated : 25 January 2010 By Al Campbell

The Slovakian defender says Liverpool are improving all the time and will be well placed to challenge for the last Champions League qualifying spot.

"I firmly believe that better times are ahead of us as up to present we have been far behind the pre-season objectives," he said.

"The last two games against Stoke and Tottenham showed us that we are ready to do our best for the club. We would like to start a long winning run.

"I enjoyed the game. When the entire team is doing well, then it shows on the performance of each player. I am happy that I helped Liverpool to valuable points.

"It is a pity that we did not beat Stoke, but late goals are a part of football."