04.09.2001 - Dudek to take over as first choice 'keeper

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Gerard Houllier today confirmed that new signing Jerzy Dudek will be the new first choice goalkeeper at Anfield. Meanwhile, the other new 'keeper at Anfield, Chris Kirkland, has said that he will be prepared to wait for his chance to play regular first team football. Both players were handed squad number yesterday. Kirkland will be number 22, which has been free since Titi Camara left Liverpool, while Dudek will take the number 12 shirt, Sami Hyypia's old number.