The Serb made the leap from the Belgian league this summer and has wasted no time endearing himself to Liverpool supporters.
Dynamic displays on the left against Arsenal and Trabzonspor even had the Kop chanting his name.
Jovanovic thinks his experience of playing British sides in European competition has aided his adaptation to life in the Barclays Premier League.
"It was what I expected on Sunday," he told Liverpoolfc.tv. "I have experience of playing against English teams in the UEFA Cup and Champions League, against Arsenal and Everton.
"I expected very hard football with speed, and that's what I enjoy.
"Physically, training is really hard but it was like that during four fantastic years I had at Standard Liege. I am used to it but maybe here it's even harder."
Despite operating on the left flank so far, Jovanovic is keen to stress his versatility - and his desire to chip in with regular goals.
"I can play on the left or sometimes on the right of midfield. I always try to attack and help the strikers. I hope I can score goals here."
While Jovanovic is getting used to a new style of football, he and his family are also attempting to get to grips with life in a foreign country.
He added: "The most important thing is my form and settling into the football. After that I can get on with normal life.
"All the players and staff have been very kind. They've tried to make me feel as good as possible and I'm very grateful for that.
"I've got a good relationship with all the players here. I've spoken about football with all the players and I'm chatting to Steven Gerrard sometimes about these things.
"I haven't had much time to visit the city centre yet but I've been there once or twice. I've visited one or two restaurants, that's it. People have stopped me for autographs and that's normal. Of course I don't mind."
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