Kenny Dalglish hails Liverpool strength

11 April 2012

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish believes the key to the side's revival under his control is based on encouraging individual brilliance within the team set-up.

Maxi Rodriguez's hat-trick in last week's 5-0 win over Birmingham was the second in Dalglish's reign, following Dirk Kuyt's treble against Manchester United in March.

On both occasions transfer window signing Luis Suarez played a key role but there have been few matches since the change of manager in January when just one player has stood out above everyone else.

The demolition of Birmingham was probably the most complete team performance of the campaign and Dalglish feels that is the base from which they must build as they look to develop and progress.

"The strength of the football club is going to be in the quality and desire of the players and I don't think you could ask from more of them than what we did against Birmingham," said the 60-year-old Scot.

"We gain success as a team; within the framework there are always going to be individuals who shine from time to time but there are a lot of people who are getting the benefit.

"There are a lot of people scoring the goals and that is even better for us.

"We don't mind who scores. We had Maxi and Joe Cole - who have not played that often - come in and score four of the five goals so there is nothing wrong with their attitude or commitment."

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