Source: SKY_Sports
Kuyt seeks confidence boost
Dirk Kuyt insists Liverpool will head to Real Madrid on Wednesday with no fear despite recent results.[LNB] The Reds have seen their Premier League title aspirations take a battering of late, with a 1-1 draw against Manchester City on Sunday leaving them seven points adrift of leaders Manchester United.[LNB]Kuyt bagged Liverpool's leveller at the weekend, ensuring damage limitation, but believes there is plenty more to come from Rafa Benitez's side.[LNB]The Dutchman admits that Real's current form, which includes nine consecutive Primera Liga victories, should be respected, but insists a positive result in the Spanish capital is within reach.[LNB]"What we must do is turn our attention to the next big game in Madrid, we must concentrate on getting the right result there," said Kuyt.[LNB]"If we do that in Madrid it will boost our confidence as we try to win the final league games.[LNB]"Whatever seems to be happening in our league matches, we always seem to turn in a good performance in the Champions League.[LNB]Quality"Madrid will be tough, we must be ready. But we believe we can get the right result there.[LNB]"I watched Real Madrid on TV on Saturday scoring six against Real Betis, they were excellent. I always make sure I watch them when I can because they have such quality.[LNB]"We are not scared of them. When you get beyond the group stages of the Champions League everyone there is a good team.[LNB]"It will be a fantastic game for us. I have never played in the Bernabeu, it is one of those great stadiums I have on my list to play at, and that chance is here.[LNB]"So that is an incentive to do well and produce my best form. And if we do get a good result there, it will give us a good lift."[LNB]He added: "That is what we want. We are sure we can beat sides with the quality of Madrid. We have shown that this season.[LNB]"We have beaten Chelsea twice, we have beaten Manchester United and we know we can do it. We just have to be ready." [LNB]
