Dean Huijsen rejects Anfield factor and responds to Liverpool transfer claim - 'Just a pitch'

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCFormer Liverpool transfer target Dean Huijsen addressed the media ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League showdown on Tuesday eveningReal Madrid defender Dean Huijsen has dismissed the importance of training at Anfield as he explained why there was never any chance of him joining Liverpool this summer. The Reds were among a number of clubs interested in signing Huijsen from Bournemouth before the Spain international opted to move to the Bernabeu.Huijsen, who lost home and away to Liverpool while with Bournemouth last season and was booked in both games, will come up against the Reds on Tuesday evening when Real Madrid visit in the Champions League opening stage.Bernabeu boss Xabi Alonso raised eyebrows at the weekend by confirming his team had opted not to train at Anfield on Monday night ahead of the game.READ MORE: Arne Slot admits Trent Alexander-Arnold doubt as Liverpool challenge put forwardREAD MORE: Ryan Gravenberch explains Liverpool plan for Kylian Mbappe and addresses contract claimAnd speaking in the Anfield media conference room on Monday, Huijsen said: "For me personally, I've already played here.

But to be honest I don't think it will be a problem for me."It's just a football pitch. The players and I prefer to train at our training ground than here before the game."We are really looking forward to it.

We hope to come away with the three points and play the best game we possibly can at the moment."Mentally I'm feeling really well. It was a dream of mine to be here (at Real Madrid) and I hope to give great joy to Real Madrid fans."Of transfer interest from Liverpool, Huijsen added: "I've said it many times, going to Real Madrid was a dream of mine and I wanted to play for what for me, for everyone, is the best team and best club in the world."I fitted in well with Xabi's ideas and he told me about the club's plan and I'm really happy to be here."Vinicius Jnr courted controversy last month when he reacted angrily to being substituted during the home La Liga win over Barcelona.But Huijsen said: "To be honest, in the press a lot was written about it and you made a big thing about something that wasn't a big thing."He said sorry, I think that was right, he is a wonderful guy and a great team-mate.