Jovanovic out to repay Hodgson faith

31 July 2010 12:12
iverpool new boy Milan Jovanovic is confident he will repay the faith shown in him by Roy Hodgson and prove to be a Premier League success.[LNB] Jovanovic moved to Anfield after playing in this summer's World Cup for Serbia, having previously made an initial agreement with former Reds boss Rafa Benitez. [LNB]Jovanovic is grateful that Hodgson decided to conclude the deal and now wants to impress his new manager. [LNB]He told Liverpool's official website: "My main thing now is to show Roy Hodgson that the club hasn't made an error in bringing me here.[LNB]"The coach is fantastic. He speaks very openly with us and tries to put across his ideas clearly. [LNB]"I hope that I will learn more and more. I accept the coach's words and now it is up to me to show him I really can do everything he asks me to do.[LNB]"I have only been here a short time, but I want to show all my qualities.[LNB]"I know that physically the Premier League is a demanding league, but when I thought about this characteristic, I thought, 'this is me'.[LNB]"I think I can do everything I need to play at the top level here. It is a long season and if you count games with the national team as well, you can be looking at 60 or 70 games, but I feel okay and of course I am really looking forward to it.[LNB]"I couldn't have asked for more from the other players in making me feel welcome. They have been very kind and I feel very close to the group in a short space of time.[LNB]"I am 29 and feel I am at my best. I feel this is my best time and I am with the best team."

Source: Team_Talk