Jarell Quansah expresses confidence that his abilities and composed demeanor will endure the pressures of Liverpool’s crucial run-in.

In the closing stages of an outstanding breakout season with Jürgen Klopp’s team, the 21-year-old has made 26 appearances in the 2023-24 campaign.

While he’s naturally pleased with any chance to play at the senior level, Quansah finds even greater satisfaction in contributing directly to Liverpool’s quest for success in both the Premier League and Europa League.

He told Liverpoolfc.com: “When I was younger, I always wanted to be part of title races and competing for trophies. That’s always been my main goal to be a part of that, and to be a part of this team has been special.

“Me being calm, I think that’s when I play football best. I can help people as well. If some of the younger lads see me being nervous, maybe they might replicate the same energy. I can just be myself and show my capabilities.

“It’s a healthy balance. I think the gaffer says if you’re not feeling nerves, you might not be ready for stuff – I completely agree with that.

“If you’re too calm, you can be a bit complacent and can get caught out at times. [There is a] healthy balance between the both. Feeling a bit of butterflies can always make you perform better.”

Quansah has surpassed the appearance goal he set for himself at the start of this season, following a successful loan spell in League One with Bristol Rovers.

He believes he excels under the pressure of being relied upon to perform at the highest level, where there’s minimal room for error.

“I’d say I do because I think when I’ve progressed through the age groups, especially since I turned 18, I’ve had to be one of the main players because I was captain,” the No.78 continued.

“I’ve always enjoyed the pressure, I’ve always enjoyed leading groups and being a main part of a team. To be given a little glimpse of that now is good.

“I remember speaking to Con [Bradley] and he was saying probably 10 [appearances] in all competitions would be great!

“I’m always prepared for any eventuality at the end of the day but sometimes it’s a bit crazy to see I’ve played in so many games because it’s flying by. The games are relentless really.”

Alexis Mac Allister was the latest teammate in a long list to laud Quansah’s all-round skillset, describing him as ‘amazing’ in last weekend’s victory over Brighton & Hove Albion.

Quansah returned those compliments to the obvious Carlsberg Player of the Match from that 2-1 win at Anfield.

“He’s a magician. He’s so comfortable,” the centre-half said of Mac Allister. “I think I’m calm on the ball but I think he’s another level!

Quansah and his teammates had to – once again – come from behind against Brighton to take all three points.

But their focus moved pretty much immediately onto the next challenge standing in their way, with Sheffield United arriving in L4 on Thursday night (7.30pm BST kick-off).

“At the end of the day it’s three points that are up for grabs. They [Sheffield United] are still fighting to stay in the league and they have got their own cause of why they need to win.

“They’re going to come for it and we know that. So it’s vital we stay locked in to what we need to do and give it everything.”

Quansah concluded by highlighting the significant role of the Anfield crowd in maintaining Liverpool’s unbeaten home record this season, emphasizing how the fortress can once again make its presence felt and influence outcomes.

He said: “I’d hate to be in the opposition changing room! Once we have momentum and feed the crowd with our energy and what we do on the pitch, it’s near-impossible for teams to get out of it once it’s started really.”