Rafa hails Kuyt

The Dutch international could be handed his first Liverpool start on his return to his home country after impressing in his two subsitute appearances to date.

"I know the player well after watching him for three years. The potential three years ago was fantastic," said Rafael Benitez.

"The reports I had were really good. You know he has all the conditions for being good here at Liverpool.

"He can play behind the defenders, on the wings and as a second striker.

"He can play well in all of these positions. Kuyt can do everything."