Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt admits that the return to goalscoring form of Fernando Torres has given all at Anfield a huge lift in the battle for a top-four place.
The Reds have experienced a terrible season and qualification for the UEFA Champions League via a fourth-placed finish in the Premier League would now be viewed as a significant achievement.
Liverpool, who are also hopeful of winning the Europa League, have been boosted in their quest by the return of superstar striker Fernando Torres after a knee operation.
A top-four spot is still far from certain, but the Spain international scored twice in his club's 3-0 win over Sunderland on Sunday to record his seventh goal in his last four matches and raise morale among his team-mates.
"Not only against Sunderland but since he has been back from his injury he has done a great job for the team," said Kuyt.
"He has scored some great goals and has played really well. It makes things a lot easier for the team.
"Every player in this team has bad moments but we are all trying to leave this behind us.
"We need to keep going. We have struggled a bit during the season but we don't have time to worry about these things as we have to look forward.
"With Fernando in this form, and also with the team playing a lot better, hopefully we have a chance."
Kuyt also played down suggestions unhappiness within the squad had contributed to some poor results.
"Always during a season during games you have arguments with players but I've never had this feeling towards me or other players," he added.
The Reds have experienced a terrible season and qualification for the UEFA Champions League via a fourth-placed finish in the Premier League would now be viewed as a significant achievement.
Liverpool, who are also hopeful of winning the Europa League, have been boosted in their quest by the return of superstar striker Fernando Torres after a knee operation.
A top-four spot is still far from certain, but the Spain international scored twice in his club's 3-0 win over Sunderland on Sunday to record his seventh goal in his last four matches and raise morale among his team-mates.
"Not only against Sunderland but since he has been back from his injury he has done a great job for the team," said Kuyt.
"He has scored some great goals and has played really well. It makes things a lot easier for the team.
"Every player in this team has bad moments but we are all trying to leave this behind us.
"We need to keep going. We have struggled a bit during the season but we don't have time to worry about these things as we have to look forward.
"With Fernando in this form, and also with the team playing a lot better, hopefully we have a chance."
Kuyt also played down suggestions unhappiness within the squad had contributed to some poor results.
"Always during a season during games you have arguments with players but I've never had this feeling towards me or other players," he added.
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