Robbie Keane insists he is not worried about his
failure to score for Liverpool since his £20million summer move
from Tottenham.
The Republic of Ireland striker has gone seven games
without a goal for his new club, and also scored just once in his
final eight games for Tottenham last term.
Keane has netted for the Republic of Ireland this term, but is
determined to break his duck for Liverpool.
He said: "Obviously I realise I have not scored yet and that is
something that I want to do, but it is also not something I am too
worried about.
"If I was a young lad and a bit naive, then I would probably be
really worried about it, but as long as the team is winning and I
keep working hard, then that is all I can do.
"I know I will get my reward for all the hard work I have put
in. I think my first goal is just around the corner. Hopefully when
that does come, many more will follow."
Keane started on the bench in midweek against Marseille, and
manager Rafael Benitez was guarded about whether he would select
the striker against Stoke on Saturday.
Benitez said: "We want Robbie to score soon, yes. And if he is
selected against Stoke, maybe that will be the time.
"But I am not concerned about this, his effort and work for the
team is outstanding."
Keane, 28, also took time to settle in at White Hart Lane during
the 2002-03 season when Glenn Hoddle bought him from Leeds for a
£7million fee.
He did not produce his first goal in a Tottenham shirt until
halfway through October against Blackburn, but after that he went
on to score 80 goals for the club.
Keane believes the continued support of the Anfield crowd will
help him along.
He said: "The crowd have been brilliant to me since I came here.
It has been everything I expected, what with being a Liverpool fan
already.
"They are always the 12th man behind the ball and were roaring
us on against Manchester United last week.
"They have really been great to me, and I can feel everyone
pushing me on to get my first goal and hopefully that will be
sooner rather than later."