Dalglish guided the Anfield giants to sixth place last time out after replacing Roy Hodgson and is looking to his new imports to lead a formidable and sustained challenge during this 2011/12 season.
Liverpool FC begin their Premier League campaign on 13 August 2011 (Saturday) at home to Sunderland FC - Jordan Henderson's former club. There will be greater expectation on the players this season after five seasons of under-achieving.
"We wanted to improve the squad this summer and we think we've done that by bringing in the individuals we have," said Kenny Dalglish.
"We want to compete at the highest level possible and we feel those players can help us do that."
Dalglish will also be looking to England striker Andy Carroll to form a deadly partnership with Uruguayan Luis Suarez after the former Newcastle man was dogged by injuries late last season. Andy Carroll looked sharp in pre-season, scoring three goals in six appearances during pre-season.
"Andy's injury meant he was only able to train at 100 per cent on rare occasions last season. He even played in some games when we knew he wasn't going to be at his best," said Kenny Dalglish.
"Now he is fully over that knock and has been able to do a lot more on the training field in pre-season. That's showed in the games he has played over the last few weeks. He's fitter and scoring some goals."
As well as Steven Gerrard, Liverpool FC will also be without Glen Johnson and Martin Skrtel who are injured while Luis Suarez is expected to be rested after helping Uruguay win the Copa America tournament.
Sunderland FC manager Steve Bruce, who took his side to 10th place last season, was also busy in the transfer market, bringing in experienced defensive pair of John O'Shea and Wes Brown for a combined fee of £6m from Manchester United.
Big things are also expected from young English striker Connor Wickham, signed from Championship side Ipswich for a £8m fee.
John O'Shea will miss Saturday's match with a hamstring strain, allowing Anton Ferdinand to probably play alongside Wes Brown.
"It helped get other signings across the line this summer that we have been able to attract people like John O’Shea and Wes Brown, who have 750 games between them at Manchester United," said Steve Bruce.
"It’s not just their ability, it’s their attitude and winning mentality that rubs off on everyone. I don’t think that, three or four years ago, we could have got people like that to come here."
In conclusion, I think that this is probably Liverpool FC's best chance to break into one of the top four positions. In order for this prestigious English club - to compete in the UEFA Champions League.
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