Maxi Rodriguez

[dww]

I don't agree, Agger is integral to the team, I feel we play better when he is involved. I would say he's our best defender. Any time he is fit he should be involved.

In my opinion Skrtel will be here for a long time as he is a good solid centre back. We definitely need another Agger type centre back though. Then Skrtel or Carra can be paired with the other centre back or Agger (when fit).

I think Agger is our best footballing defender but he lacks strength and I'm not sure his all round defensive play is as good as Skrtel's (when the latter is on form as he is at the minute). I think if we had a more creative CM axis we would be much less reliant on Agger bringing the ball out of defense to look attack minded as a team.

To my mind both lack the leadership skills and dominant air to be definite first choices at the minute. Although both have the potential to develop still.

[yamiedo]

I like how direct Agger is and I feel we need more of that from the back. He doesn't often just lump the ball forward aimlessly when at times Skrtel can be guilty of that. He is a creative defender and his passing is a good part of his game.

[Rudo]

I think Agger is our best footballing defender but he lacks strength and I'm not sure his all round defensive play is as good as Skrtel's (when the latter is on form as he is at the minute). I think if we had a more creative CM axis we would be much less reliant on Agger bringing the ball out of defense to look attack minded as a team.

To my mind both lack the leadership skills and dominant air to be definite first choices at the minute. Although both have the potential to develop still.

Yep, very true. I think some are underestimating how good Skrtel can be.
When he's on form he dominates the best of strikers with his tight marking, positioning and defensive intelligence.
Still struggle to think of many our centre half's that have marked Drogba out of games the way Skrtel has.

I know he's had a few dodgy moments for Liverpool this season(who hasn't tbf), and i was starting to worry bout him but he's getting back to the level of performances we know he's very much capable of.

[RedReet]

I think Agger is our best footballing defender but he lacks strength and I'm not sure his all round defensive play is as good as Skrtel's (when the latter is on form as he is at the minute). I think if we had a more creative CM axis we would be much less reliant on Agger bringing the ball out of defense to look attack minded as a team.

To my mind both lack the leadership skills and dominant air to be definite first choices at the minute. Although both have the potential to develop still.

In that run of games he started since Kenny took over I thought Agger defended as well as I've seen any player in recent memory. I thought he was outstanding before he picked up his latest injury.

[Paul12]

In that run of games he started since Kenny took over I thought Agger defended as well as I've seen any player in recent memory. I thought he was outstanding before he picked up his latest injury.

Can't build a successful team from injury prone players.

[danperkins]

Absolutely.

That said, if we don't bring a top notch CB this summer, Skrtel could be 2nd choice CB (fit Agger will always be number # 1 pick) at the expense of Carra as we'll need to start phasing him out sooner rather than later.

completely agree

[RedReet]

Can't build a successful team from injury prone players.

True, but you can still discuss their abilities.

[danperkins]

Can't build a successful team from injury prone players.

unfortunately this is very true, Agger & Aurelio could give us two fantastic defensive as well as creative options, but i think we all know that they cannot be relied on. It's kinda depressing and i feel sorry for both lads but their injuries are nothing short of incredible and it's not good for LFC IMO. That said i'd love it if both players could get a consistent run in the side (Dreaming)

[Mostar]

In that run of games he started since Kenny took over I thought Agger defended as well as I've seen any player in recent memory. I thought he was outstanding before he picked up his latest injury.

When fit, he is one of the best in the world in his position and it is such shame that he cannot stay healthy for the prolong period of time.

[rudedog]

I think Agger is our best footballing defender but he lacks strength and I'm not sure his all round defensive play is as good as Skrtel's (when the latter is on form as he is at the minute). I think if we had a more creative CM axis we would be much less reliant on Agger bringing the ball out of defense to look attack minded as a team.

To my mind both lack the leadership skills and dominant air to be definite first choices at the minute. Although both have the potential to develop still.

Agger coming out of defence isn't just about making useful passes. Him bringing the ball out effectively gives us an extra outfield player - the whole dynamic of the play can change when this happens.

[Kenneth]

An extra outfield player? Can Agger play rush goalie?

[The Birdman]

I refer you to post #46
Some fans need to have a look at some of the things they have posted in the past, the criticism of Maxi and Lucas was pathetic at the time let alone now with the benefit of hindsight.

[Lee]

Not bad for a squad player eh?

Surely he has the best goals-to-minutes ratio at the club this season?!

[RedReet]

87% pass completion in last 3 games.

[Charly]

To be fair, Maxi has been quite poor at times. Now he has shown what he can do, there are no excuses now. A hat-trick a game, or he is out.

I wonder what the difference is? Positioning? Confidence? Did he sneakily touch Dalglish before running out the tunnel?