Former Liverpool player Jan Molby has given his support to Dutch international Dirk Kuyt after the striker once again hit the back of the net for the Anfield outfit. The 29-year-old has ably filled the void left by Fernando Torres scoring three goals in five games and helping Rafael Benitez’s side to victories over Tottenham Hotspur, Bolton Wanderers and Everton.
Lauded for his hard-working attitude but often criticised for his form in front of goal, Kuyt’s winner in Saturday’s Merseyside derby was his 50th for Liverpool since moving to the club from Feyenoord in 2006.
Speaking about the versatile front man, Molby revealed to Goal.com:
"I've always been a fan of Dirk," he said, "He's had a bit of a bad time, but now he is doing what he does best.
"He is all about energy and getting into the box, producing the goods and scoring goals, and Liverpool are all the better for it."
Liverpool face Arsenal on Wednesday night as they look to claw back further ground on the north London side. As things stand the Gunners are only five points clear of the Anfield outfit after defeats against both Chelsea and Manchester United in the last seven days.
Confident that his old team can get a result by taking advantage of the Gunners lack of confidence, Molby continued:
"Liverpool are clawing their way back into form," he added, "The football is not sensational - even against Everton - but they have found some heart and some fight, and that was perhaps lacking previously."
"The defensive side is back to what it used to be - which is spot on - and that really helps. If you are not conceding goals then you are always in with a chance, and Liverpool are not conceding goals at the moment.
"I think they can go to Arsenal full of confidence. The results Liverpool have had mean they can feel they have a good chance against any team, but I think it is a good time to play Arsenal. I think Arsenal are doubting themselves at the moment after their own recent run.”