Kuyt remains confident

The Reds have lost two of their four league games this year, as many as they lost in the whole of last season but Kuyt still believes they can mount a title challenge, especially if they show the heart they did in last week's game against Bolton.

"Everybody knows we have already lost two times, but the way we beat Bolton where we came from behind twice gives us a much more positive feeling," said the forward.

"I still believe we have a great chance. It's early in the season and the main thing is to focus on our own game and look forward to the next game.

"As long as we start winning our own games from this stage I am sure we will be up there."