"The way the game has gone of late it's all about pace up front," said Case.
"We see it with Fernando Torres and how he has that ability to get away from defenders.
"When Liverpool first signed Kuyt he did okay up front but if he got released by a pass from the halfway line he would get caught by the centre back before he got to the penalty box.
"Moving him to a wider position has definitely helped him. I played there for years and its sometimes easier to play there.
"You've got your back to the line so you know there's no-one behind you and all you need to do is look left and right when you receive the ball.
"It's a similar situation to the one Ray found himself in.
"When Ray was pushed back into midfield a few words were said around the boot room.
"But we already had Keegan and Toshack up front and it's all about putting the best side together out of the talent you've got.
"It was a bit of a masterstroke by Bob Paisley because in Ray he had someone with the ability of a striker pushing forward from midfield.
"You had two packages in one and Ray was a complete player. Some players just make do with a position they are given but Ray made that position his own and got England caps.
"Putting him out wide certainly plays to Kuyt's strengths. Like Ray, he's technically very gifted. He's got a good touch and good awareness - he's very good at bringing others into the game."