Former Red hails new 'Super Sub'

David Fairclough has praised Yossi Benayoun for his impressive form in recent weeks.

The Israeli international has come off the bench to turn around a few games of late and the legend who was nicknamed 'Super Sub' for his similar abilities in the 70's and 80's believes he is a key player in Rafael Benitez's side.

"People like Benayoun are weighing in with goals and playing a key part in winning us games," Fairclough told the lfconline.com.

"Yossi deserves a pat on the back. I think his form for us has been very impressive. He has scored some key goals and he looks like he is enjoying his football.

"He looks comfortable and he is a key part of our squad. It's a good sign that a lot of our players in the squad are looking comfortable and confident."

Barnes: Exit Won't Affect Liverpool

Liverpool legend John Barnes does not believe the midweek Champions League exit at Chelsea will have a major effect on his former club's title hopes.

It had been suggested the dramatic defeat could harm the team's morale going into the closing stages of the season, but Barnes disagrees.

He told Football Pools.com: "With few games to go in all the competitions, I'm not sure it will have that big an impact.

"The players won't have lost any confidence despite their exit and I certainly wouldn't be surprised if they achieved maximum points from their remaining league games.

"They have the chance to return to the top of the table on Tuesday if they can beat in-form Arsenal but I wouldn't say that gives Liverpool a psychological advantage.

"After all, they've done the same twice recently only for United to win their following game and take back top spot.

"It's all about keeping the pressure on United game by game in the hope they crack.

"Perhaps the extra rest between games will help them do that but I'm not sure it will be a major issue in the title race with so few games left to play."

Kenny Dalglish set for Anfield return

Reports suggest Kenny Dalglish may be in line to make a return to Liverpool Football Club just over 18 years after leaving the club.

Anfield boss Rafael Benitez is understood to have sounded out his 58 year old predecessor about joining his staff with a roving brief between the academy, Melwood as well as the first team.

Benitez's recent contract negotiations saw him claim more responsibility over various facets of the club.

Preliminary talks are understood to have gone well. Dalglish has been a long term advocate of the manager and not only his methods but track record.

Benitez is also known to be an admirer of Dalglish as a player not to mention his achievements while in the Anfield hotseat.

If an agreement can be reached it will be the Liverpool legend's first active involvement in football since leaving Celtic where he was a Director of Football as well as interim manager until the summer of 2000.