Source: Liverpool_Echo
Dirk Kuyt hopes England captain Steven Gerrard stays at Liverpool FC
Steven Gerrard and Dirk Kuyt [LNB]DIRK KUYT was disappointed to see Rafael Benitez leave his post as Liverpool boss and hopes the Spaniard will not be followed out of Anfield by captain Steven Gerrard.[LNB]Benitez left Liverpool by mutual consent earlier this month to bring an end to a six-year tenure that was highlighted by his Champions League success in 2005.[LNB]Kuyt was signed by Benitez from Dutch side Feyenoord a year later and the 29-year-old forward admitted he would be forever thankful to the Spaniard for giving him his chance in English football.[LNB]'I was sad to see Rafa go. He was the manager who brought me over to Liverpool and I think he is a great manager,' he said.[LNB] 'He was very important for Liverpool.[LNB]"He won the Champions League and did wonderful things for the club.[LNB]'I would just like to thank Rafa for bringing me to Liverpool and making me the player I am now.'
