Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish is heading back to Anfield as
manager Rafa Benitez step up the club's efforts to end their
19-year wait for a league title.
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Dalglish, 58, who is widely regarded as the club's greatest-ever
player, will have an advisory function with an emphasis on
developing young players, according to reports.
The Scot, who managed the club from 1985-1991, would not be
involved in coaching the first team but would make his vast
experience available to Benitez.
Although the club have made no official announcement, a
statement is expected before the end of the season.
Benitez, who recently signed a new long-term deal to remain at
Anfield until 2014, is eager to improve the youth structure at
Liverpool's Academy, which he has long complained about, and
Dalglish is keen to be involved, according to well-placed
sources.
Dalglish won six League titles with Liverpool, leading them to
the FA Cup and League double in 1986 as well as three European
Cups.
He was manager of the club when the Hillsborough disaster
occurred in 1989 and is still revered by fans, who often refer to
him as "King Kenny."
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