Athlete

In Rome, I was already trying to help in shaping the game, but the style was a little bit different to what we do at Liverpool.

The difference in the Premier League is that it's very competitive physically, so I'll try to improve in that aspect as well and adapt as soon as possible to the style of play.

Goalkeeper is a very influential position, and that is becoming recognised now. If you think about it, any error that we make can be fatal for the team. It can lead to a goal and cause a defeat.

We have to learn from our mistakes. But it's part of my game; I won't be arrogant of saying that I will keep doing this. We have to learn from our mistakes.

It gives me a lot of confidence to play with my feet, and I have to be focused for 90 minutes.

There is a lot going on with negotiations in the football business, and I appreciate some people think that it's a crazy, absurd amount of money.

I am more mature today, so I deal better with the mistakes than the many times when I locked myself away and wanted to be alone.

I like to show my ability on the field. I'm not one to show off with words. I'm really looking forward to the chance. I'm a calm goalkeeper, and above all, I've got a real desire to win. When I get on the pitch, I give everything for the team, everything for the shirt.

I wait for options, hoping that a space for a pass will appear at the last moment.

If I hadn't had the guarantee of playing, I would have asked to leave Roma.

I will take less risks. When the options aren't appearing, I will clear it into the stands or play a long ball up front.

I am really happy with the increased recognition that goalkeepers are getting now. I'm glad to be a leading part of that.

I've locked myself in my room and wanted to be on my own a lot in my career, but I don't do that anymore.

I don't think about numbers. I think more about what I can give back to the club for the faith they have invested in me.

Fans with heart problems have to be careful!

My game is characterised by consistency.

I make a dribble or a simple pass, knowing that if I lose the ball near the area, the opponent can score. I am aware of what I do on the pitch, but I always do it to help the team. That's why, occasionally ,I also boot the ball into the stands.

The Premier League is a very closely contested league.

The secret of the wise man is to learn from the errors of others.

Play the pass at the right moment - not on a dry pitch and not hitting it hard enough. We don't have to accept it; that was a mistake - no goalkeeper should dribble in this situation.