Dalglish insists that Liverpool’s clash with Everton at Anfield on Sunday is their biggest match of the season.
“We know how important it is for our players to get a positive result and we know how much it would lift the fans” said Dalglish.
“Walking up the steps again towards the dugout is something I’m really looking forward to.”
“This is a city that can be very proud of the two clubs it’s got,” commented Dalglish.
“They’ve not been as successful as everyone would have liked in recent years but they are still a great credit to the city.”
Dalglish insists that Everton and not Manchester United is still Liverpool’s fiercest rivals.
“Not for me. They say Manchester United v Liverpool is a derby but I don’t see that – I see it as a competitive football match. A derby is best described as two teams from the same city playing each other,” commented the 59-year-old Scot.
“Despite the fact there aren’t as many local players or English players these days, I don’t think that dilutes any of them knowing the importance of the game.”