Rafa praises Kuyt

Last updated : 30 October 2006 By Al Campbell
Dirk Kuyt gave an impressive performance in front of his watching father on Saturday and afterwards Rafa Benitez praised the performance and attitude of his £10m striker.

"It was great for Dirk to score with his father here. That was really important," said the Reds' boss.

"He's his hero and it's difficult to be in a situation like this and be as strong as he has been. I have people who know his father and they say he's a fantastic person. He's very strong, just like his son."

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