Kenny Dalglish dropping in-form players is the hardest part of his job now that he’s back as Liverpool boss.
Since Dalglish last managed at Celtic a decade ago, squad size and quality has increased massively.
And the Scot, whose first stint in charge at Anfield lasted six years until he quit in 1991, says letting down players who are performing well is a nightmare.
Take Maxi Rodriguez. The midfielder has started just one Premier League match this season and that was at Chelsea a fortnight ago when he scored the opening goal.
Ten goals in his last nine starts, dating back to last season, would normally give any player automatic selection. But not unlucky Maxi or several other stars.
Dalglish said: “It’s never easy to leave anybody out – it’s the hardest part of management.
“They train all week and want to play but until somebody allows us to put 20 on the pitch we’re going to have a problem.
“I don’t think they really understand but you have to pick a team.
“I don’t get any enjoyment out of leaving anybody out of the team.
“You can sympathize with them if they feel disappointed but you’d be disappointed if they weren’t disappointed.”
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