Loris Karius believes he is under no pressure to seek a way out of Liverpool this summer - and is willing to fight Alisson Becker for the number one spot next season.
The Reds goalkeeper returned to the club last month after terminating his loan spell at Besiktas, where had spent the last two seasons.
Karius hasn't featured for Liverpool since his harrowing display in the Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid in May 2018.
Alisson has subsequently become the number one, with Adrian deputy and Academy graduate Caoimhin Kelleher third choice between the sticks.
But while accepting he would have to leave to play regular first-team football, Karius - who still has two years remaining on his Liverpool contract - is confident he will be given opportunities if he stays at Anfield next season.
"Of course I have to be playing if I actually change clubs," said the 26-year-old. "It makes no sense to say I'm leaving Liverpool for a worse club and I'm only number two there. But I'm not in a pressure situation at all, I don't have to change.
"I can accelerate in training at Liverpool. As the second-choice goalkeeper in England you know that you get your chances.
"I am currently at the best club in the world, who are competing for trophies, and I have the highest level around me every day in training. I am fully aware that I am in a good position to be in Liverpool. I have great conditions there.
"I want to stay healthy and play at a high level for as long as possible. Of course, as a footballer, I want to win one or two trophies. I want to get the best possible performance out of myself.
"It is the same with Liverpool, where I am the challenger. When I am asked, I am there to perform and help the team. No matter whether as No 1 or No 2, I will always do my best."
Speaking to transfermarkt.co.uk, Karius admits that in competing with Alisson he will be attempting to dislodge one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
"At the moment there is probably not one outstanding goalkeeper who is above everyone else, as maybe a few years ago with Manuel Neuer," he added.
"Neuer is performing well. Marc-Andre ter Stegen delivers great performances in Barcelona. There is also a Jan Oblak at Atletico Madrid. Alisson did a great job last year and won the biggest trophy. It's hard to commit to a candidate."
