Liverpool defender Daniel Agger says he is ready to fill the gap left by the injured Martin Skrtel.

Agger has failed to break back into the first team following a long-term injury due to the Slovakian's fine form since his arrival from Zenit St. Petersburg.

Scans have revealed that Skrtel could be out until at least January.

Agger said: "Of course, I was hoping for some playing time but this is not exactly the way I wished to get it. I know Martin very well because I share a room with him when we travel.

"I hope to get my chance now and then I will prove that it is my place."

The Dane added: "I have had to be patient and wait for this opportunity but I'm not complaining. I know how things are.

"The team have been playing really well and the results have been great so I couldn't really expect the manager to make too many changes.

"The only thing I could do was get my head down and concentrate on getting as fit as possible so I would be ready when my chance came."