Why Liverpool should consider cashing in on Daniel Agger.
Daniel Agger was left out of Liverpool’s Europa League clash last night, prompting renewed speculation the defender could be on his way out of the club.
The 27-year-old’s agent Per Steffensen told Danish newspaper Politiken.”He is not injured in any way, only the club and the manager can answer to why he is not in the squad.”
The defender has been linked with a big money move to one of Manchester City, Real Madrid, or Barcelona. Should Liverpool keep him or sell him?
Agger made 24 league starts last season, but has suffered his fair share of injury since joining the club in 2006.
Courtesy of physioroom.com – Here is the defender’s injury record since early 2009 – A remarkably unlucky 17 injuries in four years. He may be one of the club’s best defenders when fit, but if Liverpool can get a huge bid for him, is it worth taking the cash and re-investing? It’s food for thought…
(1)10/1/2009 Calf muscle strain; (2) 7/2/2009 Back injury; (3) 27/7/2009 Back injury; (4) 1/11/2009 Back injury; (5) 21/11/2009 Concussion; (6) 16/1/2010 Groin strain; (7) 1/3/2010 Knee injury; (8) 18/8/2010 Concussion; (9) 30/9/2010 Groin strain; (10) 12/10/2010 Back injury; (11) 20/10/2010 Calf muscle strain; (12) 25/2/2011 Thigh muscle strain; (13) 4/4/2011 Knee injury; (14) 20/9/2011 Rib injury; (15) 11/1/2012 Knock; (16) 18/2/2012 Knock; (17) 26/2/2012 Fractured rib.
Compare this with fellow centre-back Martin Skrtel who in the same period suffered nine injuries plus a virus. We’re not saying Agger is injury prone but… 17 in four years is high.
If the defender has told the club behind the scenes he does want to quit the club, and Liverpool can get £30 million for him, they may want to consider his injury record as part of their decision making.
Clearly it’s a tough one, but the club are looking at a lot of money, and if Agger does not want to be there then it could be wise to move him on – regardless of his obvious talent and proven track record on the pitch.
What do you think, is 17 injuries in four years a lot? What bearing should his record have in the club’s decision? Does Brendan Rodgers need to get tough?
image: © kong niffe
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