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Kuyt calls for consistency

22 Feb 2008 - 12:44:07

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Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt has called for greater consistency from his team-mates in a bid to put their roller-coaster season back on track.

The Netherlands international has revealed confidence in the camp was boosted by Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League last 16 victory over Italian giants Internazionale.

However, he has admitted their first leg success will count for little if they fail to overcome Middlesbrough in the Premier League on Saturday.

Reds boss Rafael Benitez had come under increasing pressure following last weekend's shock FA Cup fifth round defeat to Barnsley on the back of their indifferent league form.

"I think there is pressure on all of us, the players and the manager," Kuyt told the club's official website.

"Everybody was expecting a lot from Liverpool this season, but unfortunately we have not played that well the last few months.

"But at least we have shown that we are a better team than last Saturday.

"We know we have to keep focused now - because we want to play many more good games, not only in the Champions League but also in the league.

"If you can beat teams like Inter Milan and play well, it gives us a high level of confidence in the squad.

"Now we have another important league game at the weekend at home to Middlesbrough. What we need to be is more consistent now."