"We have had to play Carragher and Hyypia in virtually every game but now Skrtel has arrived and given me the chance to rest either one of them," said the Liverpool boss.
"It is good there is competition in the central defensive positions and he has settled in very well.
"He is an aggressive player and now he is fit he is showing his value. It is also easier for his style of player to settle down in the Premier League quickly.
"Agger has come through his operation and will be fit for the beginning of next season and maybe even for the final few games of this campaign."
