Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard says the squad under Kenny Dalglish has proven itself stronger than previously believed.
Gerrard pinpoints Dalglish's man management skills as a key factor in his turnaround of the Reds' form.
"It's his qualities as a human being that make him a special manager," he told LFC Weekly. "Every player knows that his door is always open whatever problem you have. But that doesn't mean he's too soft - the opposite infact. If he's unhappy he'll let you know about it.
"His management skills are second to none because he knows when someone needs an arm around them and understands when someone needs a rollicking as well."
He added: "What is definitely evident now is that with a bit of maturity and extra time on the pitch we have better players than some thought we had."
