Agger credits Dalglish for Reds revival

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger believes Kenny Dalglish’s influence on the Anfield club is the reason for their resurgence this season.

Following the sacking of Roy Hodgson last month, Dalglish returned for a second managerial stint with theMerseyside giants and the 59-year-old Scot has turned their fortunes around.

Dalglish’s first league game in charge resulted in a 2-1 loss to Blackpool, but Liverpool have since gone unbeaten in five English Premier League matches.

They have won four games in succession, culminating with Sunday’s 1-0 triumph over champions Chelsea, and sit in sixth having lingered above the relegation places earlier in the season.

Despite the departure of Fernando Torres to Chelsea in a 50-million-pound deal, Agger insists the mood in the camp is buoyant and credits much of that to Dalglish’s involvement.

“A big part of it is Kenny and (his assistant) Steve Clarke. They have made a major difference,” Agger said.

“But it is also something to do with confidence, because it is the same footballers as before.”

“Confidence can win you games and somehow Kenny and Steve have put the confidence back in the players and the belief.”

“I think we have shown that definitely in the last four games. It is looking good, although there is still a long way to go.”

Agger said Dalglish, who scored 112 goals for Celtic and 118 for Liverpool in a 21-year playing career, had tried to instil an attacking mindset since his arrival at Anfield.

“He is a positive guy. In football terms, he is positive,” he said.

“First of all because he likes to play positive football, going forward, and keeping the ball on the ground and I think he is good among the players.”

“The training sessions have been really good and I think everything starts at the training ground.”

“If you can get that right you have a big advantage in the games.”