Liverpool's No.1 priority must be getting back in the Champions League, insists Dirk Kuyt

14 May 2010 10:25
Focus: Dirk Kuyt says Liverpool have to make sure they get back into the Champions League for 2011[LNB]Dirk Kuyt says Liverpool must bounce back at the first attempt and qualify for the Champions League at the end of next season.[LNB]The Reds dropped out of Europe after a miserable campaign saw them finish seventh in the Barclays Premier League.[LNB]It means the club will drop into the Europa League and play no part in the Champions League when the new season starts in August.[LNB]However Dutch striker Kuyt says Liverpool's focus must be on making sure they finish at least fourth and regain their position among the Big Four.[LNB]Kuyt said: 'It's very disappointing we don't have the Champions League because, up until last season, we had done so well in the competition.'But this is what has happened. We have just got to make sure that we will be right back in it next year.'Players who want to play in the Champions League would like Liverpool, so we just have to make sure we get back in.'[LNB] Splash the cash: Kuyt is hoping Liverpool spend some money on new recruits[LNB]Liverpool look unlikely to spend big this summer with the current uncertainty surrounding the club but Kuyt remains hopeful of manager Rafa Benitez will still be able to bring in some reinforcements.He added: 'If we can buy a few more players, I think we will be really close to winning trophies again.'[LNB] Inter Milan will splash cash on Liverpool's Steven Gerrard in attempt to keep Jose Mourinho at San Siro Alberto Aquilani's agent denies midfielder is leaving Liverpool and heading home to Italy LIVERPOOL FC

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