Dirk = Work, our own Duracell bunny just keeps going!
In his defense Kuyt has not had a fantastic season due to a number of factors. His concentration levels may not have been as focused as we'd have liked but he did lose his Dad, who he was very closed to, in tragic circumstances. I can't imagine how bad that must be for him to deal with especially in the public glare of expectation. I have been guilty of the same frustration as most but I believe he will finally turn the corner and continue with the form we initially appreciated him for.
It is obvious to most, if not all, that he is amongst the hardest grafters in the squad and that is commendable when we ask the question "Who fights for the badge and his place to wear a RED shirt?" Dirk, defiantly. If there was a stat for efforts against the woodwork he would probably be up near the top of the pile, it's a fine line between success and failure, hero and villan. There's a few attempts I can recall recently and some have been converted off the rebound. His strike against Inter was crucial in their undoing and when all's said and done the guy is giving 100% every time he plays despite playing out of position. I actually think it suits the player and the system at present.
Keep up the good work Dirk!
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