One player who has experienced his fair share of injuries at Anfield is Aurelio.

The time he spent off the field contributed to former manager Rafael Benitez not giving him a new contract at the end of the season.

However, with cover at left-back thin on the ground the Brazilian has been given a second chance by Hodgson, who re-signed him last month.

Aurelio, who made just 23 appearances last season, is determined to seize his opportunity.

“When you are in a top side like Liverpool you will always have competition for your place,” he said.

“I know they are looking for another full-back but if I can concentrate on my job and do well, hopefully that can convince the boss that I can be the first choice.

“I am thankful to the manager that I am back here. He wanted me to come back and now I want to repay him on the pitch, where I hope to be for most of the time this season.”

Despite bringing back Aurelio, Hodgson has warned all of his squad that they cannot hope to exist on past reputations.

“My job will only be made easier if they perform like big players. Names don’t win you anything, football players do,” added the Londoner.

“Sometimes football players can get names and cease to be the player they were - but that has not been the case with the players we’ve got here and I am sincerely hoping it won’t be the case in the future.”