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The Independet : Kelly believes Liverpool now have squad to mount challenge on two fronts

Liverpool defender Martin Kelly believes the squad are now better placed to cope with the dual demands of domestic and European football. Liverpool resume their Europa League season when they fly out to the Czech Republic today ahead of tomorrow's last-32 game against Sparta Prague.

Having gone unbeaten in their last six Premier League matches, Kelly believes restarting their European programme cannot hold any fears for Liverpool. In the group phase, then manager Roy Hodgson chose to use fringe players in order to ensure his first-teamers were not overwhelmed by an arduous campaign, which had disappointed in the early stages.

New manager Kenny Dalglish will have no such concerns and, buoyed by their unbeaten run that has lifted them to sixth and with a free weekend coming up because of the FA Cup, he will select a strong squad.

Morale is high in the camp and – coupled with very few injuries – Kelly believes there is no reason why they cannot be competitive on two fronts – even after the disappointment of a 1-1 draw against Wigan at the weekend ended a four-match winning streak..........Read more on The Independet.co.uk

LFC.TV: Kelly: We are one big family

Martin Kelly insists Liverpool will go to Chelsea with renewed confidence after revealing the togetherness that Kenny Dalglish has installed at Anfield.

The England U21 star has been a regular starter since Dalglish returned to the managerial reigns and he believes the manager has given the squad a real sense of belief and unity.

Kelly told Liverpoolfc.tv: "We are all working hard for each other as a team. Even the lads on the bench and the players not involved in the squad are helping out and we are all together like one big family.

"That is what is making us progress and we are really enjoying our football.

"You can never take it for granted going to Stamford Bridge and it's a really tough place to go but we are looking forward to it, especially after three wins on the bounce and three clean sheets.

"I'm sure if we keep playing our football and do the things the manager wants us to do then we can get a result there.

Back in November Kelly made his first start in the top-flight during the 2-0 win over Chelsea at Anfield and he is hoping for a repeat of that in London on Sunday.

"It was enjoyable for me to play in that game and hopefully we can get the same result on Sunday," he added.

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