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KUYT: WHY WE HAVEN'T PEAKED YET
Dirk Kuyt today promised Kopites they have yet to see the best of the current Liverpool side - claiming many of his teammates were only just reaching their peak.
The Reds sit second in the Premier League and look like serious title contenders for the first time since 2002 - but the Dutch forward is convinced there is even more to come over the coming seasons.
Kuyt told Liverpoolfc.tv: "It's right to say we have players who are just reaching their peak.
"Steven Gerrard just seems to get better every season. Maybe he hasn't even reached his peak yet. He scores loads of goals and everyone can see how important he is. It's the same with Fernando and a few others.
"We have a lot of young, talented players who have now been at the club a long time.
"I think this is the best team I have played with at Liverpool."
Next up for Rafa Benitez's men is the visit of Manchester City on Sunday.
Kuyt scored a last-minute winner at the City of Manchester Stadium earlier in the season, one of a host of late comebacks which ensured Liverpool were still in the hunt after Christmas.
The 28-year-old puts this new-found ability to turn games around down to a familiarity in the dressing room.
He explained: "It was a crazy game and a really important one. We were 2-0 down at half-time but saw a completely different Liverpool side in the second half.
"I think the comebacks have been possible because the team has been together for longer. All the players know each other better, and I also think there are a lot of players here who are getting better each year."
If Liverpool are to complete a double over Mark Hughes' side, Kuyt believes Brazilian star Robinho must be kept on a tight leash.
The Holland international admits he has been surprised by how quickly Robinho has settled into life in the Premier League.
"He's a fantastic player and he's done really well," he said. "It's not easy coming from the Spanish league because it's more physical here. I thought it would be tough for him but he's shown he can do really well here. He's scored a lot of goals and I'm sure as City get stronger as a team he'll become even better."
Liverpool go into this weekend's game on the back of a two-week break from competitive action.
Benitez allowed his players a few days off following last week's internationals - something Kuyt believes will be of benefit as the season progresses.
"The manager gave us a few days off so I went back to Holland to see family and friends. The whole family went and enjoyed it," he said.
"Hopefully it will be my last opportunity to go back this season, because that would mean we are doing really well.
"We're all ready for the rest of the season now. If we'd have got through in the FA Cup we would have been playing but we have to see this as an opportunity to be fresh for the games ahead."
The Reds sit second in the Premier League and look like serious title contenders for the first time since 2002 - but the Dutch forward is convinced there is even more to come over the coming seasons.
Kuyt told Liverpoolfc.tv: "It's right to say we have players who are just reaching their peak.
"Steven Gerrard just seems to get better every season. Maybe he hasn't even reached his peak yet. He scores loads of goals and everyone can see how important he is. It's the same with Fernando and a few others.
"We have a lot of young, talented players who have now been at the club a long time.
"I think this is the best team I have played with at Liverpool."
Next up for Rafa Benitez's men is the visit of Manchester City on Sunday.
Kuyt scored a last-minute winner at the City of Manchester Stadium earlier in the season, one of a host of late comebacks which ensured Liverpool were still in the hunt after Christmas.
The 28-year-old puts this new-found ability to turn games around down to a familiarity in the dressing room.
He explained: "It was a crazy game and a really important one. We were 2-0 down at half-time but saw a completely different Liverpool side in the second half.
"I think the comebacks have been possible because the team has been together for longer. All the players know each other better, and I also think there are a lot of players here who are getting better each year."
If Liverpool are to complete a double over Mark Hughes' side, Kuyt believes Brazilian star Robinho must be kept on a tight leash.
The Holland international admits he has been surprised by how quickly Robinho has settled into life in the Premier League.
"He's a fantastic player and he's done really well," he said. "It's not easy coming from the Spanish league because it's more physical here. I thought it would be tough for him but he's shown he can do really well here. He's scored a lot of goals and I'm sure as City get stronger as a team he'll become even better."
Liverpool go into this weekend's game on the back of a two-week break from competitive action.
Benitez allowed his players a few days off following last week's internationals - something Kuyt believes will be of benefit as the season progresses.
"The manager gave us a few days off so I went back to Holland to see family and friends. The whole family went and enjoyed it," he said.
"Hopefully it will be my last opportunity to go back this season, because that would mean we are doing really well.
"We're all ready for the rest of the season now. If we'd have got through in the FA Cup we would have been playing but we have to see this as an opportunity to be fresh for the games ahead."
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