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Skrtel Scores More Than Torres

Liverpool legend John Aldridge has claimed that he could not control his laughter after learning that defender Martin Skrtel have scored more goals than former Liverpool striker Fernando Torres this season. Torres has been struggling for form ever since he left Liverpool in 2011. He has managed just 19 league goals for Chelsea in more than 100 appearances. He is widely expected to leave Chelsea at the end of the campaign with the likes of Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid showing a lot of interest. Skrtel has been enjoying his best goal scoring season with Liverpool.

Liverpool legend John Aldridge has claimed that he could not control his laughter after learning that defender Martin Skrtel have scored more goals than former Liverpool striker Fernando Torres this season. Torres has been struggling for form ever since he left Liverpool in 2011. He has managed just 19 league goals for Chelsea in more than 100 appearances. He is widely expected to leave Chelsea at the end of the campaign with the likes of Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid showing a lot of interest. Skrtel has been enjoying his best goal scoring season with Liverpool.

He may have scored just six goals in more than 25 matches this campaign, but this is an extremely good tally for a defender. This has even helped him get past Torres in the goal charts. The blues striker has only four league goals this campaign. Even though Skrtel’s tally is pale in comparison with the return from Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge, it has been extremely crucial for Liverpool as they have secured many important victories because of his goals. Skrtel came extremely close to leaving Liverpool, but decided to stay at Anfield in the summer.

He has been part of a title chasing Liverpool team, which is a new experience to many.

“I laughed my head off when I read that Martin Skrtel has now got more Premier League goals than Fernando Torres this season. Skrtel has really turned it around considering he spent the second half of last season sitting on the bench. He has started backing himself much more in the opposition penalty box and has shown his threat from set-pieces. He showed great anticipation and technique for both his goals against Cardiff,” said Aldridge.

Liverpool are only one point behind table leaders Chelsea with only eight matches remaining in the season.

SKRTEL BECOMES A LEADER

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed that he is extremely happy with the way Slovakian defender Martin Skrtel has become a leader in the team after almost coming close to the exit door in the summer.

Skrtel fell out of favour with Brendan Rodgers last season and he rarely featured for the first-team. He was expected to leave the club in the summer with the likes of Napoli showing interest in him. He moved to Napoli would have reunited him with Rafa Benitez, who was the man who brought into Anfield in the first place.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed that he is extremely happy with the way Slovakian defender Martin Skrtel has become a leader in the team after almost coming close to the exit door in the summer.

Skrtel fell out of favour with Brendan Rodgers last season and he rarely featured for the first-team. He was expected to leave the club in the summer with the likes of Napoli showing interest in him. He moved to Napoli would have reunited him with Rafa Benitez, who was the man who brought into Anfield in the first place.

However, Rodgers and Skrtel patched up their differences and they were able to make up for lost ground. The defender has been spectacular for Liverpool, as they are close to sealing a spot to qualify for the Champions league next season. This will see the club return to the competition, which they have won five times in their history. They have not been in this competition since 2009. Skrtel reportedly made playing in the Champions league a key priority. He would have definitely left the club if Liverpool did not make it next season.

The former Swansea manager has expressed delight at the way the defender has been able to change himself.

“I wouldn’t be lying if I said that after last season I was thinking about leaving Liverpool. But it is not an easy decision to leave a club like this. I have been here for six years and Liverpool is, for me, one of the biggest in the world. I decided to stay and fight for my place. After games like Arsenal I am just happy I did and proud to be here. There was a lot of talk and rumours that I would go but I was happy to stay,” said Skrtel ahead of the Arsenal match.

SKRTEL HAILS SUAREZ

The Liverpool and Slovakia defender Martin Skrtel has hailed the form of the striker Luis Suarez by saying that he is extremely important to the Liverpool team. The 27-year-old defender has said that he is extremely happy to be playing in the same team as Luis Suarez.

The Liverpool and Slovakia defender Martin Skrtel has hailed the form of the striker Luis Suarez by saying that he is extremely important to the Liverpool team. The 27-year-old defender has said that he is extremely happy to be playing in the same team as Luis Suarez.

Liverpool would certainly be struggling down in the bottom of the table had it not been for the extraordinary form shown by the Uruguay striker, who also secured a draw for the team in recent match against Chelsea during the weekend. John Terry had given Chelsea the lead in the match, but the South American scored with a header in the second half to give them a point from this match.

Martin Skrtel has been one of the important players for Liverpool since his move in 2006. The 27-year-old recently signed a new long-term contract with the club after being linked with many clubs like Manchester City. So far, he has seen Luis Suarez scored 15 goals for the club in all competitions. Due to the lack of other strikers at the club, the Uruguay striker has been utilised in all the matches by the manager Brendan Rodgers. Skrtel hopes that it does not burn out the striker.

“I play against him every day in training so I know it’s not easy. He is playing well and scoring goals and fingers crossed he can carry on this form. It’s good he’s in our team because a lot of defenders have nightmares about him because he is unplayable. He’s a great striker and nice man as well and I’m happy he is with me at Liverpool. Luis is unbelievable and for me one of the best strikers in the world,” said the Slovakian international Martin Skrtel after the 1-1 draw with Chelsea.

SKRTEL EXTENDS STAY

The Slovakian international defender Martin Skrtel has extended his stay with the Merseyside club Liverpool after signing a new contract with the team. The future of the 27-year-old has been under intense speculation after the player admitted that he would like to move to a new team that offers Champions League football.

Liverpool last participated in the Premier European competition back in 2009. They are not favourites to finish in the top four this time around as well. As a result, the 27-year-old has been linked with a lot of clubs including the Champions Manchester city.

The Slovakian international defender Martin Skrtel has extended his stay with the Merseyside club Liverpool after signing a new contract with the team. The future of the 27-year-old has been under intense speculation after the player admitted that he would like to move to a new team that offers Champions League football.

Liverpool last participated in the Premier European competition back in 2009. They are not favourites to finish in the top four this time around as well. As a result, the 27-year-old has been linked with a lot of clubs including the Champions Manchester city.

However, he has put an end to all this speculation by signing a new contract with the club. The player had only two years left on his current deal, but it was thought that the Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was keen on extending the contract of the player. Another Liverpool defender Daniel Agger has also been linked with a move away from the club. Martin Skrtel was a £ 6 million signing from Zenit St Petersburg four years ago. He has grown into one of the formidable defenders in the country due to his performance as in the last few seasons.

“I’m happy because I am a part of one of the biggest clubs in the world. After last season there was a lot of talk about my future – but I have to say that the first priority for me was always to sign a new deal with Liverpool. For me it’s a great thing to play for Liverpool. I am proud to play for Liverpool with these great players – probably some of the best players in the world. I hope I can create history at this club and that the fans will always remember me,” said Martin Skrtel after signing his new deal.

SKRTEL NAMED PLAYER OF YEAR

Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel has been named as the Slovakian player of the year for the third time in his career.

Martin Skrtel currently plays for Liverpool as the first choice central defender.

Despite the presence of experienced Jamie Carragher in the squad, Martin Skrtel has been the first choice for Kenny Dalglish this season.

His exploits at the back of the Liverpool defence have not gone unnoticed, as he has won the Slovakian player of the year award. This is the third time he has won the award in his career, thus making it even more special.

Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel has been named as the Slovakian player of the year for the third time in his career.

Martin Skrtel currently plays for Liverpool as the first choice central defender.

Despite the presence of experienced Jamie Carragher in the squad, Martin Skrtel has been the first choice for Kenny Dalglish this season.

His exploits at the back of the Liverpool defence have not gone unnoticed, as he has won the Slovakian player of the year award. This is the third time he has won the award in his career, thus making it even more special.

The Slovakian daily newspaper Pravada runs an annual poll in cooperation with the Slovakian football Federation to determine the best Slovakian footballer of the year. Martin Skrtel has been lucky on a number of occasions to win this award. The Slovakian comes on the back of a victory in the Carling cup.

Liverpool won their first trophy since 2006 after they defeated Cardiff city in the final of the Carling cup. The penalty shootout victory may not have been the most convincing for Liverpool, but it did the job. It has provided Liverpool with an impetus to go for the FA Cup as well this season.

This Slovakian player of the year award for Martin Skrtel has been the closest in many seasons, as the Liverpool defender managed to win the award by a close margin of just three points. The award has been running for 19 years now and this has been the closest margin of victory by any player. “What can I say? Three points is just one vote. I won two trophies in two days. It’s fantastic,” Martin Skrtel said after picking up the award in a ceremony held in Trnava. So far, the Liverpool defender has won it in 2007, 2008, and 2011.