Molby: Agger is in the best form of his life
Jan Molby today paid tribute to Daniel Agger's 2011-12 form and believes his Danish compatriot is playing some of the best football of his career.
The centre-back has impressed in all three of Liverpool's Barclays Premier League matches so far this term alongside Jamie Carragher in the heart of Kenny Dalglish's defence.
Agger also starred in Denmark's 2-0 win over Norway on Tuesday to leave Molby, who attended the game in Copenhagen, glowing with praise.
"Daniel Agger is in the form of his life, and on Tuesday night he was head and shoulders above anyone else," said the Anfield legend.
"He looks fitter than ever before, and now he has that assurance he seems to be growing in confidence every week.
"If he can keep this level of fitness then I have no doubt that he will establish himself as one of the best defenders of his type in Europe.
"I've always believed that when he plays well, Liverpool play well. And he is playing well right now, that's for sure."
Agger is likely to be included in the Liverpool squad that will travel to Stoke City on Saturday as they resume Barclays Premier League duties following the international break.
Molby knows the Potters will provide Kenny Dalglish's side with a difficult challenge at the Britannia Stadium, but he's confident of a positive result for the Reds.
He said: "It will be a tough examination, and one which may tell us a lot about this Liverpool team, but I believe this side is much better equipped to deal with the threat of Stoke.
"We all know what kind of threat that is. Stoke will use the throws of Rory Delap, the physicality of Kenwyne Jones and the height of Peter Crouch. They will get the ball wide and look to put Liverpool under pressure.
"Kenny will be relieved to have options in his defence with Martin Skrtel and Sebastian Coates competing for places with Jamie Carragher and Daniel Agger."
He added: "A lot of teams go to Stoke and look simply to stop them from playing. That suits them. What doesn't suit them is for teams to attack them, to use pace and movement and to put them on the back foot.
"They have added a bit of pace with the signing of Jonathan Woodgate, but they are still susceptible to the movement of the likes of Luis Suarez and Stewart Downing.
"They have centre-backs playing as full-backs, and they can be got at. If Liverpool are
smart, they will get their chances and will have their moments, I'm sure."
source: lfc.tv
When we first got Dagger, he was on the cusp of greatness, but pretty much stayed that way. All he needed was to be able to play consistently without injury. If he can stay fit through this season, I will probably cry with happiness.
The centre-back has impressed in all three of Liverpool's Barclays Premier League matches so far this term alongside Jamie Carragher in the heart of Kenny Dalglish's defence.
Agger also starred in Denmark's 2-0 win over Norway on Tuesday to leave Molby, who attended the game in Copenhagen, glowing with praise.
"Daniel Agger is in the form of his life, and on Tuesday night he was head and shoulders above anyone else," said the Anfield legend.
"He looks fitter than ever before, and now he has that assurance he seems to be growing in confidence every week.
"If he can keep this level of fitness then I have no doubt that he will establish himself as one of the best defenders of his type in Europe.
"I've always believed that when he plays well, Liverpool play well. And he is playing well right now, that's for sure."
Agger is likely to be included in the Liverpool squad that will travel to Stoke City on Saturday as they resume Barclays Premier League duties following the international break.
Molby knows the Potters will provide Kenny Dalglish's side with a difficult challenge at the Britannia Stadium, but he's confident of a positive result for the Reds.
He said: "It will be a tough examination, and one which may tell us a lot about this Liverpool team, but I believe this side is much better equipped to deal with the threat of Stoke.
"We all know what kind of threat that is. Stoke will use the throws of Rory Delap, the physicality of Kenwyne Jones and the height of Peter Crouch. They will get the ball wide and look to put Liverpool under pressure.
"Kenny will be relieved to have options in his defence with Martin Skrtel and Sebastian Coates competing for places with Jamie Carragher and Daniel Agger."
He added: "A lot of teams go to Stoke and look simply to stop them from playing. That suits them. What doesn't suit them is for teams to attack them, to use pace and movement and to put them on the back foot.
"They have added a bit of pace with the signing of Jonathan Woodgate, but they are still susceptible to the movement of the likes of Luis Suarez and Stewart Downing.
"They have centre-backs playing as full-backs, and they can be got at. If Liverpool are
smart, they will get their chances and will have their moments, I'm sure."
source: lfc.tv
When we first got Dagger, he was on the cusp of greatness, but pretty much stayed that way. All he needed was to be able to play consistently without injury. If he can stay fit through this season, I will probably cry with happiness.