Source: PA
Cole dismisses confidence concerns
Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole insists there is nothing wrong with his confidence and a run of games in the side will help eradicate his early-season struggles.
The summer free signing from Chelsea was expected to make a big impact at Anfield but so far it has not materialised.
A three-match ban after being sent off in the opening match against Arsenal and a penalty miss in the Europa League four days later was not an auspicious start. A pulled hamstring at Bolton on October 31 then kept him out for five weeks, with Cole only making his comeback in the 1-1 draw against Steaua Bucharest which qualified Liverpool for the last 32 in the Europa League.
"No, not at all," was his response when asked whether his confidence had taken a knock.
"I am happy with everything at Liverpool, I just have to stay fit and keep playing well. No footballer likes being injured, it is a pain, but you have to keep going and keep working hard.
"I got through 75 minutes having only trained once so I'm happy with the way things have gone. It was nice to come back and be out there. I just need to kick on and keep myself fit, that is the main thing. If I can do that and get games I'll be very happy as I'll be able to stay on the pitch and help the team to win something."
