Even though Agger had a disaster against Swansea at the weekend, and was substituted early in the second half of the 4-3 win, but has been assured he will go straight back into the team for the visit to Southampton on Saturday.
“I think there has been a lot of unfair spotlight on Daniel this week. What happened to Daniel is no different to what happened to any player,” the manager said. “Just because it is a defender it is highlighted a wee bit more.
“But we made the change and won the game. It’s no different to me than a winger coming off or a striker or midfield player.
“I will judge every player, whether he is the team captain, the centre-forward or a squad player, I will make the decision if I think it will help us get a result.
“We made the change. Dan has taken it like the man he is. He has been outstanding in training this week and he will play on Saturday, there is no question about that.”
Written by Steve Milne
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