Source: Liverpool_Echo
Dirk Kuyt fit to play in Liverpool FC's clash at Sunderland
Dirk Kuyt 300[LNB]DIRK KUYT has given Liverpool's preparations for tomorrow's trip to Sunderland a much-needed lift by declaring himself fit for duty.[LNB]The Holland international picked up an ankle injury during his country's trip to Australia last weekend and exacerbated the problem during the 0-0 draw in Sydney.[LNB]However, Kuyt has responded to treatment since returning to Melwood on Tuesday and he should keep his place in the starting line-up at the Stadium of Light.[LNB]That will come as a relief to boss Rafa Benitez, who has concerns over the fitness of Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres and who yesterday lost Sotirios Kyrgiakos for between four and six months.[LNB]Neither Gerrard - who had a scan on an adductor problem on Wednesday - or Torres trained at Melwood yesterday after returning from international duty but both will be given every chance to prove their wellbeing.[LNB]Similar sentiments apply to Argentine pair Javier Mascherano and Emiliano Insua, as well as Brazilian midfielder Lucas, who were not expected back at Melwood from South America until this afternoon.[LNB]The news, though, is not looking good for Kyrgiakos, who suffered a suspected rupture of his anterior cruciate ligament during Greece's 2-1 win over Luxembourg in Athens on Wednesday night.
