Source: PA
Dalglish not interested in Torres talk
Kenny Dalglish kicked off a new era at Liverpool with three points against Fernando Torres' new employers and a defiant reminder that nobody is bigger than the club.
When Chelsea prised away the Reds' star striker in a British record £50million transfer last week it marked the end of one chapter for the Anfield outfit, but a 1-0 victory against Torres and company ensured the new one got off to a memorable start.
Andy Carroll and Luis Suarez are the men charged with taking Torres' mantle in the long term but neither were on duty as Raul Meireles struck after 68 minutes to seal the points at Stamford Bridge.
It was a tight match with few clear chances, though the visitors were well organised by Dalglish and good value for their fourth win on the trot.
The result - as well as the Spaniard's underwhelming 65-minute Blues debut - also afford Dalglish a platform to remind people of the old-school virtues he is bringing to the job.
"As this football club has always said, the most important people are the people who are at Liverpool Football Club and that is the way it will always be," said the Scot. "The players approached it professionally. I don't think it (Torres' presence) was any incentive. The incentive for us was to get three points and we did. Whatever someone else wants to do with their life is up to them."
