Daniel Agger

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Talented Denmark international centre-back who made the switch from Brondby on a four-and-a-half-year deal in January 2006. Described in his homeland as 'one of the best centre-halves in Denmark for 20 years', Reds boss Rafael Benitez had been tracking the youngster for several months before securing his signature. Agger is composed, good in the air and displays excellent positional awareness. Scored his first Barclays Premiership goal against West Ham United at Anfield on August 26, 2006 - a left-footed thunderbolt from fully 35 yards that found the top corner and left Roy Carroll with no chance.

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Liverpool defender Daniel Agger has revealed his sympathy for Martin Skrtel, but is hoping to re-launch his own Anfield career on the back of his team-mate's injury. Skrtel is expected to discover the full extent of the knee ligament damage he suffered during Sunday's 3-2 victory at Manchester City. The Slovakia international, who had to be stretchered off the pitch after falling awkwardly on... [more»]

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez insists Daniel Agger is not for sale after reports suggested the Denmark international was a target for Real Madrid. The 23-year-old former Brondby defender, who recently recovered from a serious foot injury, is reportedly on Real's wish-list when the transfer window reopens in January. However, Benitez told the Reds' official website: "The situation is very simple,... [more»]

Denmark international Daniel Agger insists he has not fallen out with Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez. Reports suggested the 23-year-old former Brondby defender had grown frustrated with his failure to regain his place in the first team after recovering from a serious foot injury. He has made only two starts - against Standard Liege in the Champions League and in the Carling Cup tie with Crewe... [more»]

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has dismissed rumours suggesting that centre-half Daniel Agger is unhappy at Anfield after losing his first-team starting spot. The 23-year-old Denmark international missed most of last season due to a foot injury and has had to play second fiddle to Jamie Carragher and Martin Skrtel in the opening weeks of the new campaign. Benitez told the Daily Post: "I have been... [more»]

Liverpool stalwart Jamie Carragher is delighted to see defensive colleague Daniel Agger back in action after a long battle back from a foot injury. The 23-year-old Denmark international centre-half has not featured for the Reds since last September, having suffered several setbacks after seeming set to return. However, Agger is not fighting fit and challenging for a starting spot alongside... [more»]