Source: Daily_Mail
Kenny Dalglish full of praise for Raul Meireles after Liverpool's win at Wolves
Raul Meireles' rediscovery of something approaching his best form has Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish relishing the prospect of a new attacking midfield combination with returning captain Steven Gerrard.The Portugal international's second goal in as many games in the 3-0 victory at Wolves was even better than the swerving drive he hit in last week's Merseyside derby.Meireles smashed home a dipping 25-yard volley just after half-time to extend his side's lead after Fernando Torres' opener. Looking good: Raul Meireles takes the ball away from Richard Stearman at MolineuxThat Torres doubled his tally with a ninth Barclays Premier League goal in added time was a bonus for the Reds. But for once the Spain international's performance was overshadowed by that of Meireles, who was a deserved man of the match in the advanced midfield role usually occupied by Gerrard having also set up the first goal.The England captain will return from a three-match suspension to face Fulham at Anfield on Wednesday, giving Dalglish plenty of creative options in midfield.That's more like it: Dalglish is all smiles after his first win since returning'It is always helpful. The more thegoals are spread around the more benefit it is for the team,' said the59-year-old Scot, who won his first match in four attempts having takenover from Roy Hodgson, his first victory as Liverpool manager in nearly20 years.'We've got our captain coming back on Wednesday night and he is a goalscorer in the middle of the pitch.'So if we have got three goalscorers (including Torres) on the pitch we've a chance haven't we?'Since I came in Raul has been really impressive.'He will not publicly admit it but Dalglish himself has played a significant part in that. Meireles, having been shunted around the team by former boss Roy Hodgson - playing in an orthodox central position and more frequently wide on the right - has been given a more attacking role in all of Dalglish's matches.It is no coincidence his best two performances since arriving for £11.7million in late August have come in that short spell.'He played well against Everton last week and scored in that game so he's going for the golden boot now I think,' joked Dalglish.'He is a good footballer but coming into the Premier League in your first season it is difficult to pick up the pace but I think he is getting there.'The fact he missed pre-season training with the club doesn't do him any favours either but we were delighted with his play and his attitude and commitment.'He made the first goal and his strike was fantastic. He scored last week and I am sure that has given him confidence to go forward.' Torres finds his touch to give Dalglish a kickstartKenny Dalglish: I've been knocked out by the changes at LiverpoolBlackpool boss Holloway dismisses 'disgraceful' Liverpool bid for Adam Explore more:People: Kenny Dalglish, Roy Hodgson, Fernando Torres, Steven Gerrard Places: Liverpool, Spain, United Kingdom, Portugal