It promises to be a season of great importance for Liverpool defender Rhys Williams. It was hoped a temporary switch to Swansea last term would further aid the development of Williams, though he returned to Liverpool early after being limited to only five appearances. Addressing his aims ahead of the new season,
Rhys Williams said: “For me, it’s important so I’m ready for whatever the gaffer wants me to do. If it’s to be around the team again, as I was in the second half of last season, or if it’s to go on loan – whatever challenges face me this year I just need to be ready for. You can’t sulk or throw your toys out the pram because it’s a collective group effort. There were times that I was on the bench last season and I could have been needed. So, I always have to keep my head on whenever I’m going to be needed and just make sure I can provide what the gaffer needs.”
Next week sees Liverpool travel to Thailand as Jurgen Klopp’s side kick-start their pre-season tour with a meeting with Manchester United. Naturally, this presents players with the chance to make a lasting impression on the Reds’ boss – something Williams is keen to achieve.
Rhys Williams said: “You get to experience different things and places that we probably wouldn’t normally go if we were just off on off-season. It’s always good to go and experience these things. If I can impress here and then the gaffer wants me to stay, that’s a bonus. But if my game time might come somewhere else, I have to showcase what I can do on these big stages, even if it is a pre-season friendly because it’s still against massive clubs in the Premier League.”
