Fabinho has suggested that he has not found it easy to adjust to life at Liverpool since his summer move from Monaco.
Liverpool announced the signing of Fabinho soon after the end of last season, but the Brazilian has so far only made three starts and three substitute appearances in all competitions.
However, the 25-year-old has indicated that he now feels ready to represent Jurgen Klopp's side on a regular basis after making a number of appearances in recent weeks.
Fabinho told ESPN: "I'm very happy to play my second match in a row as first-choice, played the full match. It is very good for me. This moment to adapt, it hasn't been easy -- many times you are out, there were many times I wasn't [picked].
"I tried to learn from all this, tried to give my best during practice. The coaches were very nice to me, they didn't let me get down. I worked to be well prepared. [I] got the opportunity last Wednesday, I believe I [had] a good match, and [against Cardiff] I believe I helped the team at the midfield.
"The moment is good, being called has helped too. So I'm very happy, I hope I can keep it. I know the rate here is very high, you have to always try to keep a good performance, and in our team we have a lot of options in the midfield. Of course it's not possible to be always called, but whenever the coach needs me I want to be ready for it."
Fabinho will be hoping to feature when Liverpool face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium this weekend.
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