Dirk Kuyt praises Maxi Rodriguez

10 May 2011 10:50
ShareDirk Kuyt paid a glowing tribute to Maxi Rodriguez after watching his Liverpool team-mate smash in his second hat-trick in just over a fortnight during the 5-2 rout of Fulham.[LNB]Maxi made it seven goals in his last three matches to maintain his red-hot form following his recall to the side.[LNB]Kuyt, who is arguably on the best run of his own career after making it 12 goals in 13 games for club and country against Fulham, told Liverpool's official website: 'It was an unbelievable night again for Maxi.[LNB] Opening salvo: Maxi (right) scores Liverpool's first goal against Fulham[LNB]'Before the Birmingham game, he hadn't played for a while so to come in and score two hat-tricks in successive weeks is fantastic.[LNB]'He is in really good form for us in front of goal.[LNB]'Whenever Maxi wasn't playing, he was training well and still working hard and he was waiting for the moment when the manager needed him.[LNB] 'The way he has responded to the manager's faith in him has been superb. Maxi is a great player and we are all delighted for him.[LNB] Double trouble: Maxi (centre) celebrates scoring his second goal[LNB] 'The goal that sealed his hat-trick was just a great strike. I saw it again after the game and it looked even better.'[LNB]Maxi began the rout with the fastest Barclays Premier League goal of the season, in just 32 seconds.[LNB] 'It was an unbelievable start to the game scoring so early," said Kuyt, whose goal made it 3-0 after just 16 minutes.[LNB] 'We arrived in London on Sunday afternoon which was a long time to wait before the match, and the manager had told us to make sure we were ready for this game.[LNB] Bullet: Maxi completes his second hat-trick in three Liverpool games[LNB]'It was an unbelievable start and we responded very well, going 3-0 up.'[LNB]The win moved Liverpool up to fifth place, keeping them on course for a Europa League spot.[LNB]Kuyt said: 'It's really enjoyable to play in this team. Everyone is attacking and defending well and the only thing I see in the dressing room is smiles on faces.[LNB]'Our aim is to get into Europe and we want to get the maximum points we can.[LNB] Hot streak: Dirk Kuyt celebrates his goal against Fulham as Liverpool continue their fine form[LNB]'We are looking forward now to the Tottenham game. We are in great form but Sunday will be another very tough game.[LNB]'We have to be ready and if play the same way like we did at Fulham then we will have a chance to get a great result.'[LNB]  Fulham 2 Liverpool 5: Maxi hits three as Reds claim pole position in Euro huntDalglish lauds 'fantastic' Suarez as Liverpool run riot at Craven Cottage We're out to reclaim our record! Gerrard defiant as United stand on cusp of 19th title All the latest Liverpool news, features and opinion [LNB]  Explore more:People: Dirk Kuyt, Maxi Rodriguez Places: Birmingham, Liverpool, London, Europe

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