‘I can be Liverpool’s ‘dangerous’ centre-back’
LIVERPOOL FC’s Martin Kelly spoke about the competition he faces when he returns from the unfortunate knee injury he sustained during Liverpool’s match against Manchester United, whilst also hinting that a return to his natural role at centre-back is not to be discounted in the future.
Kelly broke into the Liverpool first team in 2010 and was able to hold down a regular starting place, however his rise through the ranks has been cut short this season. During his absence from the playing field, Liverpool have further increased their defensive arsenal with the emergence of Andre Wisdom from the Academy.
This new talent has not daunted Kelly though, as he is very much looking forward to the fresh challenge to force his way into Brendan Rodgers’ defensive plans.
When speaking to Liverpoolfc.com he stated:
”It’s always good at any club to have competition for places. Whether you are looking to take someone’s place, or you are looking behind at someone who is pushing for yours, it’s always a great thing to have. It helps you progress as a player.”
Kelly’s primary position in the youth ranks was at centre-back, however when he took the step up to the first team he was a predominant presence at right-back. Yet, Kelly has spoke of his ambitions to one day return to his initial position in the Reds’ 1st team.
”Once I’m fit, if I just keep working and stay injury free, my game can progress really well and I can be dangerous as a full-back and at centre-back.”
Kelly concluded the interview on the topic of Liverpool’s 35 year old veteran, Jamie Carragher, who is retiring at the end of the season.
”He’s been fantastic for the club and for me personally as a player. Pretty much every time I have played he has been there alongside me. He has helped me through each game. I’ll be really sad when he goes because there is so much more there for me to learn from Jamie. I’m sure he’ll be around the club anyway, so he’ll always be able to offer that experience.
“But he is a great player, a great person and I’ll be very sad to see him retire.”
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February 27th, 2013
Not a bad idea to play Kelly at CB. He could prove to be the one to fill Carra’s boots.
February 27th, 2013
Nay, Kelly can never replace Carragher. He can’t hoof the frigging ball to save his life.
February 27th, 2013
Jamie Carragher is the most “dangerous” CB the game has ever witnessed. Not only does the technically-deprived CB caused pandemonium in his own 6-yard box, he is very likely going to score an own goal too. Being the highest own-goal CB scorer in the world is testimony to his goal-scoring prowess.
February 27th, 2013
Silly comment . Carra has proved that he is a top defender again and again . True Legend
February 27th, 2013
Miles if you are going to be critical at least be factual otherwise you just look silly, yes carra has scored own goals but in the prem alone richard dunne leads the own goals scored charts so to say carra has the most in the world is pathetic.
As for your attempts to play down the importance of Carra its testament to the player that even at 35 he is still playing premier league football against some of the best forwards in the game.
February 27th, 2013
another set of prats on here again on here i see!!!!
they must love being on the dole!
February 27th, 2013
Typical dumb ass comment from you , you dont know anything about these people’s lives
Grow up
February 27th, 2013
Kelly has the desire and passion to wear the red jersey. He’s still young and has a very bright LFC future. He is quite capable at CB and would work out very well as a replacement for Carra. Give this guy a chance and he will prove the critics. Could be the next Alan Hansen? Good Luck Martin YNWA
February 27th, 2013
Kelly will be top class CB