Dejan Lovren has warned Liverpool’s title rivals that the best is yet to come.
Sunday’s trip to Bournemouth could see the Reds return to the Premier League’s summit again as leaders Chelsea prepare to take on third-placed Manchester City.
The chance to extend an unbeaten run of 15 games in all competitions is also in the offing for Jurgen Klopp’s side at the Vitality Stadium this weekend.
But Lovren insists that Liverpool are merely warming up to their peak form.
“For the confidence of everyone, for the goalkeeper, the defence, the clean sheet is great,” he told the club’s official website.
“I think Klavan and Lucas had a great game on Tuesday, both of them, especially with Alberto and Trent behind. These four are not playing together day by day so I think they had a good game.
“Of course, it’s important to have a clean sheet but when you’re in the Premier League it’s really tough. I always prefer the three points.
“I think we’re on 85 per cent. We’re in good shape, everyone is doing well, but I think we can be better.
“As the season goes on further, hopefully until the end we can be still in the top four and maybe even in first place.
“We just need to work hard and keep our heads down and not to think about big things – go game by game, that’s the best thing for us.”