Danny Ings: How I've prepared for life under Jürgen Klopp
Danny Ings has revealed how he went to every effort during last season's injury nightmare to ensure he is ready for life under Jürgen Klopp next term.
The striker suffered a partial tear of his ACL in October - just a matter of days after Klopp's appointment - a blow which effectively ended his maiden campaign at Anfield.
But Ings' commitment to the rehabilitation programme laid out by the club's medical staff saw him make an appearance as a substitute in the final Barclays Premier League game of the season at West Bromwich Albion.
And the 23-year-old has explained that his diligence went beyond simply meeting the gruelling physical demands placed upon him.
He has, in fact, also been preparing for next season from a tactical perspective during his time on the sidelines.
"It's very important after an injury like this to ensure you go above and beyond to make sure you're at your best," the forward told Goal.com.
"I couldn't change the fact that I did my ACL, but I could control how I reacted to it. That's what I focused on, becoming stronger mentally and physically, but I also used the time to learn.
"I paid attention to the counter-pressing, which suits my game so much, and how and when to use it.
"I saw how much work happens off the ball, the compact defending so you don't allow the opposition to break, and the movement required from the strikers.
"Every game I watched was as a supporter, encouraging the lads, but I also took everything I could from them."
While Ings' injury brought an end to a run of three goals in five appearances for the Reds, his harrying off the ball had played just as big a role in quickly turning him into a fans' favourite.
The former Burnley man understands that hard work is exactly what supporters want to see when they turn out to see their team, and has talked up the importance of the special relationship with the Anfield crowd.
"I like to give the fans what they expect to see from someone representing their club," he added.
"We all grew up as football fans, and we know what we wanted from the players we supported. So now, I want them to see me pressing, to see me tracking back or running beyond, to see me making tackles and scoring goals.
"At the end of the day, we're all one and we can only achieve great things if we all give 100 per cent. That's what I've learnt Liverpool is all about since I've been here - strength together - and we saw some of the power of that at Anfield on European nights and I think that's only the start."
Such devotion to the cause is part of Ings' character, and he has promised fans that they can expect more of the same when he sees plenty more action in 2016-17.
"I want to give everything I've got, I want to impress, I want to do whatever I can to help the team," he enthused.
"I want to win trophies and I want to be part of a successful club. I know that in order for that to happen, us players have to make it happen. I know pre-season is about fitness and not not going all out, but I don't know how to relax when it comes to football.
"Even in my first few full sessions back after rehab I was running around like a kid chasing every pass, closing down and being desperate to score goals in training. I think it's just from passion and desire and I don't think that will change."