The Slovakian defender believes the Reds are capable of a return to the Champions League and will show exactly why he believes that once the new look side is fully settled.
"A lot of people think that when a new manager comes in everything should be perfect but we need time," said Skrtel.
"Our aim is to fight for a place in the top four. That won't be easy as there are a lot of good teams also going for it, but if we continue to improve as the season goes on, we can get back into the Champions League - that's our aim.
"A lot of things have changed here. We have a new manager, new players, new medical staff and some different people around the team. It's always going to be difficult when you change so much.
"People expect instant results but it doesn't work like that. We all need time - the manager and the new players who have come in - to work together.
"Every game is difficult in the Premier League, but we know we have to win our home games. We were close to beating Arsenal, we won against West Brom, and we are all working hard to improve with each game."