Liverpool boss Dalglish praises Doni

Doni, 32, made his Liverpool debut against Aston Villa this weekend, having signed for the club from AS Roma last summer.

Dalglish told the club’s official website: "I was a wee bit scared when he did the Cruyff turn against the boy in the box.

"But he was excellent and it's a great credit to him that he's kept himself in such great shape. Because that's his first game since he came to the club.

"He never had much to do, which in itself was a test for a goalkeeper, and he did well - he came and caught a couple of crosses. We were pleased with most of the things we did and if we keep up the same commitment then we'll be okay."

There has been talk for some time of a summer return to Brazil for the international keeper.