Red Roy determined to strengthen squad

(19-12-2010) Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is set to be a busy man during the January transfer window. Poor form and a string of injuries have plagued the Merseysiders this season. "With injuries to Jamie Carragher (shoulder), Daniel Agger (calf), Jay Spearing (ankle) and Steven Gerrard (hamstring) we have been hit hard in certain areas,” commented Hodgson on Saturday. “I can only hope if there is any possibility of transfers in the January window that will help us and make us a better team, I will be given the opportunity to sign those players.” He added: "My ambition to improve the squad is shared by the owners but we will have to wait and see what possibilities are there — if any — and what they would like to do." Liverpool are currently struggling in 9th place on the EPL standings.