Daniel Agger today reflected on making his 100th appearance for Liverpool and declared: ‘I hope to reach 200 even quicker.’

The Dane racked up his century for the Reds in Thursday’s victory over Unirea Urziceni, but believes he would have attained the milestone sooner had it not been for injuries.

“To play 100 games for Liverpool is a big thing for me,” Agger told Liverpoolfc.tv.

“To do it in four years means I’ve averaged 25 games a year, which is okay but I think I could have done it sooner without the injuries. But that’s the way it is.

“I hope I can get to 200 quicker. That’s definitely my target, but again it’s something I can’t control.”

Agger’s 100^th run out came in the Europa League and while the centre-back concedes Liverpool are disappointed not to still be in the running for Champions League glory, he insists no-one at Anfield is feeling sorry for themselves.

Instead, the 25-year-old states Rafael Benitez’s charges will be doing all they can to bring some silverware back to L4 this season.

Reflecting on the Reds’ Champions League exit, he said: “We weren’t good enough, so we can’t feel sorry for ourselves. It’s our mistake and we just have to get the best out of the competition we’re in now.

“We have to value the Europa League because it’s the competition we’re in and a medal is a medal.”

As well as chasing European success, Liverpool are also aiming to secure a top four finish in the Barclays Premier League and ensure they’re playing Champions League football again next term.

However, Agger accepts the Reds face stiff competition from the likes of Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa, with just one point now separating the four teams in the table.

He said: “You play against the best players and teams in the world (in the Champions League).

“You get to play different kinds of football around Europe. It’s good to come out and play a different kind of football instead of the Premier League every week.

“But there are more teams up there and the league is getting stronger. It’s a combination of everything – the competition is getting better and better and harder and harder.”

Liverpool’s last league outing saw the Reds play out a goalless draw with City at Eastlands – a bittersweet afternoon according to Agger.

“Before the game we wanted to win and went there to get the three points, but we knew it would be a tough game at a difficult place to play,” he said.

“We kept a clean sheet, so there were some positives, but when you go for a win it’s always disappointing not to get it.”

City travel to Barclays Premier League pacesetters Chelsea for Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off.

While Agger will be an interested observer, he is adamant Liverpool must do all they can to ensure they win as many matches as possible in the run-in – rather than be concerned with other team’s results.

“Of course Chelsea can help us, and we know that, but we just have to focus on our game on Sunday and try to get three points,” he stated.

“If we can win every game from now on, we don’t need to worry about anyone else.

“Experience is always important and because we’ve been there and been in the Champions League for the last few years, we know what is there.

“Everybody will be giving everything they’ve got to get us back in the Champions League next season.”

Liverpool’s weekend fixture sees the Reds take on Blackburn Rovers at Anfield on Sunday, with Benitez’s charges hoping to extend a five-match unbeaten run at home.

Clean sheets have typified Liverpool’s resurgence since the turn of the year, and Agger added: “It’s definitely what we missed in the first part of the season.

“It seems we’ve finally got our confidence back, got the balance of the team and started keeping clean sheets.”

The corresponding fixture last season saw the Reds run out 4-0 winners against Rovers, with the game memorable for two superlative goals from Agger and Fernando Torres.

Reminiscing about his strike, the defender said: “In those situations you don’t think much – you just do it. That’s why you practice everyday.

“You have to see how the other team reacts to you having the ball and then you have to make a decision.

“Every goal is special for me. As long as the ball goes into the net and it’s a goal, that’s what is important.”

Source: Liverpoolfc.tv