Jamie Carragher has admitted he has found it difficult losing his place in the Liverpool starting line-up this season.
Veteran defender vows to play on as he wants to win more trophies
Jamie Carragher has admitted he has found it difficult losing his place in the Liverpool starting line-up this season.
The 34-year-old has lost his place in Kenny Dalglish's side this term due to the excellent form of Martin Skrtel and Daniel Agger in the heart of the team's defence.
Despite his lack of regular first-team action, Carragher has no plans to quit playing as he has his sights on winning more silverware after helping Liverpool lift the Carling Cup last month.
"I can't lie, it has been difficult at times," Carragher told the club's
official magazine.
"But I've said it loads of times in interviews: you have to be respectful to the manager and the other players.
Frustrated
"Privately at times I'm frustrated but that's because I'm a footballer, I want to play and I'm passionate - I wouldn't be here in the first place otherwise.
"But I realise this happens to everyone at a certain age. It also reminds me what I've done.
"I've played for Liverpool's first-team pretty much every week for 16 years.
"When you do it every week, it slips your mind a little but when you play the odd game against Oldham or Brighton at Anfield in the cups and you leave the pitch knowing you've won well and done all right yourself, it's a great feeling.
"So it sinks in more when you're not playing."
Carragher may have only a few years left at the top but he is keen to add to the tally of 11 trophies he has won at Anfield, especially after having to wait six years for the latest one.
"There was a time when I thought we weren't going to get to another final," added Carragher.
"I want to win more before the end of my career. That's why I'm desperate for the FA Cup and to play in Europe again.
"At the moment we're definitely in the Europa League and I know people knock it but I'd love to reach the final of that competition.
"I've been to three in Europe so far. To have four in your career would be a fantastic achievement.
"At the end of a career you're desperate more than ever for medals, grabbing as much as you can as you go."
