Kuyt defiant

Kuyt has been dropped for Liverpool's last two games after a poor run of form culminated in an abject display against Blackburn where he failed to hit the target from three yards out. However, the striker remains confident and says he's been one of our best performers this season.

"I can understand the criticism. It makes sense since I missed three great chances against Blackburn Rovers," said the Dutch international.

"But people say that I'm in crisis, and to them I must respond that I don't feel that way.

"If you list the players at Liverpool who've shown their best form so far this season, I'd be among the top ones."