Liverpool’s centre-back crisis has eased ahead of Sunday's Premier League opener at Tottenham.
Jamie Carragher is making good progress after twisting his ankle in last Saturday's 2-1 friendly defeat to Atletico Madrid.
Carragher is expected to play at White Hart Lane and the Reds are confident he will have an experienced defender alongside him.
Martin Skrtel has been out since suffering a hamstring injury in the friendly against Thailand on July 2, while Agger has been hampered by a back problem during pre-season.
However, Rafa Benitez is hopeful either Skrtel or Agger will prove their fitness in time to face Spurs.
Carragher's injury left Martin Kelly, Daniel Ayala and Mikel San Jose as the Reds' only fit centre-halves and increased the need to bring in cover.
Benitez was keen on a move for Hull City's Michael Turner but has been weighing up other options after the Tigers asked £11m.
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