By ESPN staff
Kenny
Dalglish has refused to comment on
whether Liverpool plan to sign a striker in January, despite being
the lowest goalscoring team in the Premier League's top seven this
season.
In total they have scored 18 times in 15 league outings, with
only Luis Suarez
scoring more than two. The £35 million gamble on Andy Carroll is
yet to yield any rewards, but Dalglish preferred to sidestep
questions over the purchase of a replacement.
"We did miss some chances [during the recent 1-0 win against
QPR), yes, but the goalkeeper saved a lot of them too," said
Dalglish on the club's official website. "Do I feel the need to go
out and do something about that? Aye, whichever side comes along
here next, we'll ask them to come without a keeper. That's the best
way to do it, isn't it?
"Irrespective of what I say, it's not going to stop speculation
we are going out in January to sign Joe Bloggs up front, or
whoever. I don't need to say anything."
The potential loss of Suarez, who is alleged to have aimed a
middle finger at fans during a recent clash with Fulham, would
leave Liverpool even more desperate in the goals department.
However, Glen Johnson
believes accusations of racial discrimination, diving, and obscene
gestures are all devised to upset the tricky striker.
"Luis isn't going to let any of the silly stuff bother him,"
Johnson said. "People will try everything they possibly can to
upset him because he's a good player.
"No opponent wants him to feel comfortable because if he feels
comfortable he will score goals and that's not what they want. Of
course he will get everything thrown at him. That's just the way it
is.
"But he's exactly the same - a good professional and a good
player. His confidence hasn't dropped. He always works so hard for
the team and he plays very well when he's not scoring. But
obviously we are much happier when he's scoring. I've been
fortunate to play with some very good players and Luis is right up
there."
Having thrown away so many points this season, Johnson is
convinced Liverpool are about to embarrass one of their forthcoming
opposition, with Aston Villa next up on Sunday.
"I definitely get the feeling a big win isn't far off," Johnson
said. "We're coming close. We had so many chances against QPR to
get a healthy scoreline and on another day with a bit more luck you
score 80 per cent of your chances and you find yourself 6-0 up.
"As long as you win the game it doesn't really matter but the
way we are playing, it's coming. We only got the one goal against
QPR but three points was the most important thing."