Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet hopes his battle with Loris Karius for the number one spot is a "fair challenge".
The Belgian has lost his place in favour of Karius, the German who joined in a £4.7million deal from Mainz in the off-season.
"I don't want to be a number two, that's clear. I want to play," he told UK newspapers.
"I will never give up fighting firstly because that's not in my character, to just give up.
"Secondly because I am not in a situation where I can sit on the bench. I'm 28 years old and I want to play week in week out.
"So I'll work hard and I'll never give up - giving up is not what I want to do. I see it as a challenge that I can overcome. So hopefully it will be a fair challenge based on performances put in on the pitch."
Mignolet refuses to accept suggestions his fate is sealed, saying: "I don't want to think about that. It's not in my character.
"I will always support the team and the club. That's why I am a Liverpool player and I am grateful for the support I get from the fans. It's always nice to see and hear they are behind you."
