All hail Dirk Kuyt, the Diego Forlan of Liverpool FC.
The Dutch everyman ran his hole off for the Liverpool cause for seven seasons before amicably parting ways.
He did a job – he always does – for Fenerbache before heading home to The Netherlands. Kuyt scored a rake of Eredivise goals last season and has eased himself into 2016/17, his 19th season as a pro.
Kuyt had a fine game for Feyenoord, last night, as he covered most blades of grass at De Kuip, annoyed Paul Pogba and urged his team on.
Following the 1-0 win over Manchester United, Kuyt further endeared himself to Liverpool supporters. He told ITV:
“My friends in Liverpool are smiling too.
“This is a night not to forget quickly. The crowd was great and that resulted in a lovely atmosphere at De Kuip.”
He also pegged it home, got out the laptop and put this lovely montage together… or got his social media person to do it.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKY6Mfxgg9u/?taken-by=kuyt&hl=en
He may not have been an all-time great but Liverpool fans have great memories of him.
Last night, he helped provide some more.
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