Source: Daily_Mail
Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll will be a hit at Liverpool, says Barcelona striker David Villa
Barcelona hitman David Villa has backed Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll to become firm fans' favourites at Anfield. [LNB]The Spanish World Cup winner sees Liverpool's new strike force as solid business by the Kop hierarchy, and has played down the cost of the ?57.8million pairing.[LNB] Backing: David Villa (left) says Andy Carroll and Luis Suarez will wow Liverpool fans[LNB]'Each year there are big transfers of this type. It's normal,' said Villa.[LNB]'All teams need to strengthen when they want to win things.'[LNB]The 29-year-old striker continued: 'Liverpool needed to reinforce after the sale of Fernando (Torres). They are two great players who are worth every penny. I'm sure they'll be a hit with the fans.'[LNB] Double act: Kenny Dalglish (centre) poses with new signings Andy Carroll (left) and Luis Suarez[LNB]Meanwhile, Reds caretaker boss Kenny Dalglish says Raul Meireles is now earning praise in accordance with his stature as one of Europe's top midfielders.[LNB]The 27-year-old Portugal international smashed his fourth goal in five games to give the Reds a 1-0 victory at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. [LNB]And Dalglish is not surprised by his progress. [LNB]'Understandably Raul has been getting some headlines for the goals he's scored in recent weeks,' Dalglish said in his LFC Weekly column.[LNB]'His performances have been what I've expected. I knew he was a good footballer before he came to the club and he's shown that.[LNB] Hitting form: Raul Meireles (left) scores against Chelsea to sour Fernando Torres' debut against his former club[LNB]'He's intelligent and very good technically; he puts in a pile of running too. He's getting on the scoresheet so often because he's playing a bit further forward. Those goals are a huge bonus for us.[LNB]'The strike on Sunday wasn't as easy as it looked. He had to get up and over the ball to make sure he knocked it inside the post.[LNB]'The great thing for us was we had players getting into the box to capitalise on chances like that.'[LNB] I lost love of the game at Liverpool - I had to join smaller club Chelsea, says TorresHe's King Kenny! Liverpool owner Henry throws support behind DalglishInside King Kenny's court: How Dalglish put the fighting spirit back into LiverpoolAll the latest Liverpool news, features and opinion[LNB] Explore more:People: David Villa, Kenny Dalglish, Andy Carroll Places: Liverpool, Portugal, Europe
