Andrea Dossena is adamant Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur has not altered Liverpool's target of clinching the Barclays Premier League title this season. The Reds slumped to a disappointing opening day loss at White Hart Lane, but the Italian full-back believes it is far too early for anyone to be writing off our championship prospects.
"In the first half on Sunday we didn't play with enough intensity and speed," said Dossena. "In the second half we were a bit better but it wasn't enough.
"It was a surprise because we didn't expect to start the season with a defeat.
"But nothing has changed in terms of our aims for the season. It's the middle of August and there is plenty of time for us to come back from this setback.
"We just have to keep working hard on the training pitch."
Meanwhile, Dossena has played down speculation linking him with a move away from Anfield - insisting he is happy to remain a Liverpool player.
"I've heard a lot of rumours about my future this summer but the truth is I want to remain at Liverpool," he added.
"I'm happy with my teammates, with my coach and with the club. I have never wanted to leave."
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