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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Defender Daniel Agger has pledged his future to Liverpool despite the continued uncertainty surrounding the Anfield club. Agger is currently away on World Cup duty with Denmark but insists his club future is not an issue despite the recent departure of manager Rafael Benitez and uncertainty at boardroom level with the Reds up for sale. Liverpool have yet to appoint a new manager but Agger... [more»]

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez praised his side's character after a depleted Reds side recovered from early setbacks to draw 2-2 with Manchester City at Anfield. Both Daniel Agger and Ryan Babel had to be substituted in the opening 18 minutes of the encounter and, despite taking a 50th-minute lead thanks to Martin Skrtel, Liverpool were forced to come from behind to rescue a point through Yossi... [more»]

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has urged Denmark coach Morten Olsen to be sensible with returning defender Daniel Agger. Agger is in contention to play in both of Denmark's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Sweden and Hungary after making his return from a back injury for the reserves last week. Benitez has been unable to call upon his 24-year-old defender so far this season and the Reds... [more»]

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger has revealed that he considered retiring during the height of his recent injury problems. The Denmark international has returned to first-team contention this month following a pre-season which was dominated by a back injury. Agger underwent an operation in July and the defender has admitted that he had considered his future in professional football. The... [more»]

Liverpool's defensive problems have increased following news that Daniel Agger faces an extended spell on the sidelines. Agger has missed the opening two games of the season with a back problem and the Denmark international has now been told he requires surgery. The 24-year-old centre-half is now likely to be sidelined for six to eight weeks. The news is a further blow to Reds boss Rafael... [more»]