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24 April 2024

Liverpool keeper crisis not a 'problem' for Kenny

Referee Anthony Taylor shows a yellow card to Liverpool's Brad Jones (left) for a push on Blackburn Rovers' Yakubu during their English Premier League match at Ewood Park in Blackburn, England, on Tuesday. (REUTERS)

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Kenny Dalglish refuses to admit they have a problem after being plunged into a keeper crisis ahead of Saturday's FA Cup semifinal against Everton.

Third-choice keeper Brad Jones will play at Wembley after Alexander Doni was sent off at Ewood Park, ruling him out through suspension.

Andy Carroll’s injury-time header gave Dalglish’s side only their third Premier League victory of 2012.

With first-choice Pepe Reina and back-up Doni both suspended, Liverpool face a goalkeeping calamity despite Dalglish claims.

“I don’t have a problem with it (Jones playing against Everton). I don’t have a problem whatsoever,” he said.

Liverpool are likely to ask the Premier League for permission to bring in an emergency keeper for Saturday, with their only other option for the bench 17-year-old rookie Tyrell Bedford, according to the Mirror.

“I don’t know what the rules are,” said Dalglish who seemed more keen to savour the victory at Ewood Park. “I honestly don’t know. At least we’ve got one anyway.”