Carragher: Vital to keep Agger, Skrtel

19 August 2012 17:33

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes it is vital to the progress of the club they hold onto Daniel Agger and Martin Skrtel.

The defensive duo formed an impressive partnership at the heart of the Liverpool defence last season, meaning Carragher often spent long spells on the bench.

Carragher is prepared to look beyond his lack of match action and is more concerned the club do not let either of their top talents depart Anfield.

"It's probably not so good for me but, joking apart, it's absolutely vital we keep them," the 34-year-old told the Daily Star.

"I know Vincent Kompany was great for Manchester City last season but, for me, as a defensive partnership these two are the best in the Premier League.

"I don't think either has signed a new contract just yet but Martin is very close and Daniel wants to stay at Liverpool. That's brilliant news."

Carragher looks set to win back his place in the Liverpool defence after Agger conceded a penalty and received a red card in his side's 3-0 opening-day defeat at West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

His partner Skrtel also gave away a spot-kick in new boss Brendan Rodgers' disappointing first league game in charge of Liverpool at the Hawthorns.