I’ve always been very surprised by the amount of times Kuyt has been involved in comparison to players that I believe and in most cases most fans agree that are far better all round players. Benayoun, Pennant and Crouch for me are far better player, especially Crouch and Benayoun. But one thing that has struck me is Kuyt’s professionalism, he never complains, but accepts the competition he is amongst when not being in the picture for a spell of games.
The thing is I think Benitez has used Kuyt as an example of what he wants in a player. For players to knuckle down put in the hard work week in week out, and show the appreciations for the squad and put in the hard work on off the pitch. As for his raw talent he is open to criticism.
I do think that this attitude is beneficial to the squad especially the young players, to prove to them that hard work and professionalism is so vitally important, especially under the Benitez regime. Surely, everyone in the dressing room can see that Kuyt is short in the quality department.
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