Dirk Kuyt has admitted his performances for Liverpool have not been good enough this season but has vowed to turn his form around.
The Dutchman has scored just three goals in 21 Premier League appearances but he has now revealed what he believes to be the main reason for his struggles on the pitch.
Kuyt's father, Gerrit, died of cancer last June and he admits it has resulted in a loss of confidence.
"I'd be lying if I said it hasn't affected me, because obviously it has," Kuyt said in the Daily Mirror.
"He was my biggest supporter and someone I always turned to for advice. I know if he was here right now he'd help me with the difficulties I've been having on the field.
"Naturally it's had a major impact on my life but at the same time my performances just haven't been good enough."
Kuyt is aware of his responsibilities as a striker at Liverpool and feels he can return to his best over the coming months.
He said: "It's my job to score goals and I haven't done that on a regular basis.
"Now I've got to keep going and turn this situation around."
The Dutchman has scored just three goals in 21 Premier League appearances but he has now revealed what he believes to be the main reason for his struggles on the pitch.
Kuyt's father, Gerrit, died of cancer last June and he admits it has resulted in a loss of confidence.
"I'd be lying if I said it hasn't affected me, because obviously it has," Kuyt said in the Daily Mirror.
"He was my biggest supporter and someone I always turned to for advice. I know if he was here right now he'd help me with the difficulties I've been having on the field.
"Naturally it's had a major impact on my life but at the same time my performances just haven't been good enough."
Kuyt is aware of his responsibilities as a striker at Liverpool and feels he can return to his best over the coming months.
He said: "It's my job to score goals and I haven't done that on a regular basis.
"Now I've got to keep going and turn this situation around."
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