Published: Today
The Sun UK
DIEGO CAVALIERI vowed to challenge Pepe Reina for Liverpool's No1 shirt after completing his £3million move.
The Brazilian keeper, who holds an Italian passport, arrives from Palmeiras and will start as understudy to Reina.
But Cavalieri, 25, insists he hopes to soon become the Reds' first-choice stopper.
He said: "I know it won't be easy to get into the team.
"I watched some Liverpool games in both the Premier League and Champions League last year and I know Pepe is a very good goalkeeper.
"But everyone has to fight for their place and I'm sure we will have a healthy rivalry.
"I know I will have to be patient and work very hard to achieve my aims – but it is always like that when you come from another country.
"You have to adapt inside and outside of the pitch and get used to the way things work. But with hard work you get there.
"My confidence has got me where I am today and maybe people are aware of what I did at Palmeiras in Brazil.
"I am sure that one day I can get the No1 position but that will only come with hard work."
Cavalieri has agreed a four-year deal at Anfield.
DIEGO CAVALIERI vowed to challenge Pepe Reina for Liverpool's No1 shirt after completing his £3million move.
The Brazilian keeper, who holds an Italian passport, arrives from Palmeiras and will start as understudy to Reina.
But Cavalieri, 25, insists he hopes to soon become the Reds' first-choice stopper.
He said: "I know it won't be easy to get into the team.
"I watched some Liverpool games in both the Premier League and Champions League last year and I know Pepe is a very good goalkeeper.
"But everyone has to fight for their place and I'm sure we will have a healthy rivalry.
"I know I will have to be patient and work very hard to achieve my aims – but it is always like that when you come from another country.
"You have to adapt inside and outside of the pitch and get used to the way things work. But with hard work you get there.
"My confidence has got me where I am today and maybe people are aware of what I did at Palmeiras in Brazil.
"I am sure that one day I can get the No1 position but that will only come with hard work."
Cavalieri has agreed a four-year deal at Anfield.
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