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Agger cools bust-up talk

30 Sep 2008 - 10:08:24

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Denmark international Daniel Agger insists he has not fallen out with Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez.

Reports suggested the 23-year-old former Brondby defender had grown frustrated with his failure to regain his place in the first team after recovering from a serious foot injury.

He has made only two starts - against Standard Liege in the Champions League and in the Carling Cup tie with Crewe Alexandra - so far this season and was reportedly singled out for criticism after the goalless draw in Belgium.

Agger told Danish TV station TV3: "Of course there are things that Benitez was not satisfied with after Liege.

"We didn't play a good match, but it is a big lie to say we had an argument. I certainly hope it is only football reasons why I am not playing.

"I have no problem in this club. He has just said that the team is playing very well, and that is why I am not playing. I want to stay here and fight for my place in the squad.

"I'm not satisfied with the fact that I'm not playing but I have to cope and accept it. I'm happy at Liverpool."