Danny Ings is remain patient in waiting for his first-team bow for Liverpool, having been an unused substitute in their first two games so far.
The 23-year-old signed on a free transfer from Burnley in June and despite scoring in pre-season, has yet to come off the bench to make his debut for the Reds.
But Ings, who struck 11 goals in the top-flight with the Clarets last term, understands that he will have to wait for his first display in a red shirt.
The Englishman, who featured for the under-21s in their disappointing UEFA U21 European Championship campaign in Czech Republic, hailed his move to the Reds as a "gigantic step" from his former employers, who were relegated back to the Championship.
He admitted that he was expecting a period of transition upon making the move, and said he knew he was "going to have to be patient" to wait for his chance.
Liverpool have made a number of signings to bolster their attacking options and Ings said there are now "a number of unbelievable strikers" at Anfield - which helps him improve his game day-by-day in training so that he can become the best he can possibly be.
Ings insisted he is "extremely happy" on Merseyside and that he's confident in his own ability to make the most of his debut when the opportunity arrives, adding that he's "looking forward" to what the future holds.
Ings more than happy to settle for squad role at current
The early months of his Liverpool career have been a different way of life to his days at Burnley, where he was one of the brightest talents in Sean Dyche's largely homegrown team.
But the challenges which the changes have entailed have been something Ings has relished, insisting that whilst some players may find it tough not being a first-team regular - he will continue to work hard and bide his time.
He said that it is important, as a substitute, to ensure that you're warmed up and ready to go in case you're called upon - which has not yet been the case in the first two match weekends.
However, the England U21 international declared that "you never know when that chance will come" and so it's important to "be positive" around the rest of the team because poor body language helps nobody.
Ings added that it's important for those outside of the first-team are pushing the starters in training to help ensure they're ready for game situations, vowing that "at the end of the day" they are a team who are all in it together and "wanting to get success for the club."
Games are set to come thick and fast for the Reds, with the Europa League group stages draw set to be held later this month, whilst the imminent third round draw of the Capital One Cup sees Liverpool enter the first of two domestic cup competitions.
Those are the games in which Ings is likely to be offered his first real opportunities to impress as a Liverpool player, and the striker acknowledged that he's prepared to play a back-up role in the meantime.
Speaking about the possibility of playing in the Europa League is one he's looking forward to because teams need a "big squad" in the competition in order to "cope" with the extra games, which should see Ings given precious game-time.
He said Brendan Rodgers will be looking to utilise the options available to him, prioritising those "who are ready to slot in and do a job" in the games where first-team regulars are more likely to be rested in favour of league clashes.
Reds go to Arsenal looking for victory, says Ings
Nevertheless, Ings should take up another place in the matchday squad when the Northern Irishman takes his team down to the capital to take on Arsenal on Monday night.
Off the back of consecutive victories, Ings believes the team will be travelling to the Emirates Stadium looking to make it nine points from nine.
He hailed the mood in the squad as "great" due to the fact the Reds have won two games from two, keeping back-to-back clean sheets in the process.
And whilst he admitted it usually takes "a little while to gel" when a side incorporates "a lot of new signings" he has been impressed with what he's seen so far.
Ings added that it's all about the new players finding their feet and "coming together as a group" - which, according to the striker, they have done "extremely well" so far.
Asked about the Arsenal fixture, he said the entire squad is "working hard every to become better" and as a result, Liverpool go to Arsenal "full of confidence" and "looking to win."