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Liverpool favourite Daniel Agger has spoked about the impact Virgil van Dijk has had since his January move from Southampton. The Netherlands international announced his arrival to the Kop with a late winner against Everton in the FA Cup, and he has since integrated seamlessly into the starting lineup under Jurgen Klopp.

For Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge his long-awaited 100th goal for the club in the victory against Huddersfield on Saturday could prove a watershed moment.
It was not that long ago where you could not imagine a Liverpool side without the gifted marksman at the helm. His unique brand of artistry, footwork, and finishing almost helped bring that much-coveted Premier League crown to the Merseyside giants in the 2013/14 season.

Since then he has suffered a procession of crippling injuries, which has seen him complete only a handful of games over the past three seasons.

Daniel Agger has hailed Liverpool’s defensive lead Virgil van Dijk who recently joined the Reds for £75 million. The 33-year old Dane was very popular in the heart of the defence for Liverpool when he played from 2006-2014.

Agger’s career was blighted by recurrent injuries especially in the latter days but he remained a fan favourite even after leaving Anfield. The veteran surprised at Liverpool’s training camp, turning up to have a nice time with his former teammates.

Former Liverpool defender Daniel Agger has tipped Joel Matip to build on a promising first season in the Premier League and become a real lynchpin in the heart of the Reds back four.

Matip came to the club on a free transfer from Schalke and was one of boss Jurgen Klopp’s first signings at Anfield.

The former Liverpool defender opens up on his overuse of anti-inflammatory drugs and the day in 2015 when his body had simply had enough.

The first thing Daniel Agger remembers is that he was unable to control his body. He did not feel any pain but he was just lying there shaking. Earlier that day, on 8th of March, he had led out Brøndby to face their rivals FC Copenhagen in a Danish league game. He lasted 29 minutes before being taken off. He then collapsed and was taken to the physiotherapist’s room at Parken.

Jurgen Klopp has a tough season lying ahead of him as the German manager has the task of qualifying Liverpool to the UEFA Champions League and also wants to push the English club past the 4th place finish in the Premier League.

At 31, Daniel Agger, the former Liverpool defender, eventually declared his retirement from football. The Denmark international played for good eight years at Liverpool having joined The Reds from 2006 till 2014 from Brondby IF, before leaving to Liverpool to same, where he announced his requirement.

The center back wrote on Twitter: “Thank you for your support. A great experience. It is sad, but it is the right decision to stop. I am proud of my career.”

Liverpool legend Daniel Agger is backing the defence of the Reds to do better than their performances last term.

Liverpool defeated opponents Sydney FC 3-0 in a friendly game played to celebrate the club’s 125-year anniversary.

Daniel Sturridge, Alberto Moreno and Roberto Firmino scored each of the three goals against the Australian side. Sydney are the A-League title holders – a title they lifted earlier this month after seeing off stiff competition.

Premier League side Liverpool are on course to make automatic qualification for the UEFA Champions League at the end of the season.