Hodgson Has Nothing To Prove – Kenny Dalglish

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has confirmed that Roy Hodgson has nothing to prove to Liverpool fans when they face West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns. Hodgson is set to face his former club this weekend for the first time after he left Liverpool in January after a highly unsuccessful 6 month period at the Anfield based club. However, most of the focus about the match is set on Hodgson facing Liverpool but Kenny believes that the all the focus should not be on Hodgson and Liverpool as the match between the two teams is more important than the individuals.

Talking exclusively to liverpoolfc.tv Dalglish said.

"Roy hasn't got anything to prove to anybody," said Dalglish.

"If you say he has extra motivation then you are doubting the man's integrity and implying he never had enough motivation before.

"It's Liverpool versus West Brom and we'll face a team that has been prepared by Roy. I don't have a problem with that. It'll be nice to see him again.

"West Brom were tough to beat here when Roberto (Di Matteo) was in charge. They played very well here. We won 1-0 but it was a very difficult game.

"Roy brings his own management style to the club and they have done well since he went in there. We are looking forward to the game and it will be nice to see Roy again.

"I have great respect for him as I said when I came in here and that isn't going to change now that we are playing against each other.

"So for me, the game is about Liverpool against West Brom and that's the way I'll go into it. I'll see an old friend of mine standing in the opposite dugout.

"Everyone knows he's an excellent coach so we know what to expect. We know how they will play so it's up to us to be better than them on the day."

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