'Liverpool are handling the pressure' - Kuyt sees no cause for concern in title chase

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The former Reds forward believes Jurgen Klopp's side are capable of sustaining a challenge for a first top-flight crown in 29 years

Liverpool are â€œhandling the pressureâ€ of a Premier League title bid, says Dirk Kuyt, with Jurgen Kloppâ€™s side showing no sign of buckling under the weight of expectation.

It was suggested at one stage that the Reds were feeling the strain, with a 10-point lead over Manchester City whittled away to nothing.

With 29 years having passed since the Merseyside giants last secured the top-flight crown, critics were quick to suggest that a barren run would stretch into a third decade.

Kuyt, though, believes that Liverpool have been showing signs of encouragement, rather than concern, with an ability to grind out results proving that they have the stomach for a fight.

The former Reds forward said in the Evening Standard: â€œThe pressure is always high in football, especially at Liverpool Football Club.

â€œBut if you see the team, the way they cope with pressure so far, they score goals when they have to score goals.

â€œFor example, a few months ago, the last-minute goal against Everton, or the last game against Fulham - 1-1, it was not easy to turn that game into a 2-1 win and thatâ€™s when you can see a team can handle pressure.

â€œLiverpool at the moment are handling the pressure.

â€œAt the end of the day, the season will be decided by very small details and that will make the difference to win or to lose.

â€œI donâ€™t think I have to tell that to the players or to the coaching staff because they all have great experience and they know what itâ€™s all about.

â€œAll I can say is that I wish them all the best and great luck and I will support them from Holland.â€Â

Kuyt believes the team spirit forged by Klopp will keep Liverpool in contention during the end of season run-in, with everyone at Anfield prepared to do their bit for the greater good.

The ex-Netherlands international added: â€œTheir strength is the team itself and theyâ€™re working and fighting together and thatâ€™s more than 11 players.

â€œPlayers who are coming in, players who are not playing every game, once they come in the game they can make a difference.

â€œAll I can say is that Iâ€™m very excited and Iâ€™m looking forward to the next couple of months for Liverpool because so far I think they deserve a lot this season and letâ€™s see how far they can go.â€

Liverpool sit two points above defending champions City at present but have played a game more and could find themselves back in second spot by the time they return to action after the international break with a home date against Tottenham on Sunday.

2019-03-29 18:00:03

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