Manchester United defender Alex Telles insists they're capable of winning at Liverpool.

Telles believes the derby match with rivals Liverpool will be decided by fine margins.

“You're already highly motivated for a 'clasico' by the nature of such a big game," he told manutd.com. “We don't need any additional motivation given the atmosphere and emotion.

“From my previous experience [of playing in derbies] I think it's important to concentrate. Derbies are decided by details and the team that focuses more on the fine details will win."

The 29-year-old expressed his pride at being involved in the massive fixture.

He said: “I'm really happy to be representing this side, doing my best to help Manchester United. I'm certain it will be a tough derby game.

“We'll be prepared, we know [how] we have to play to win in derbies."

He added: “I don't think any additional motivation is required to have a good game at a tough away ground. We're representing Manchester United, we are all motivated and aware of our duty. It will be a difficult game, though we're preparing for the game to win it."

For the Brazilian, the match will also see him come up against a number of his Seleção teammates; Alisson, Fabinho and Roberto Firmino.

“Friendship remains off the pitch," said Telles. “When we step on the pitch, we fight for our team, our teammates.

“There's no friendship on the pitch until the final whistle blows, then we're good friends again. But as soon as the game starts friendship is put to one side."