Dirk Kuyt believes a fit and firing squad can propel Liverpool to a successful conclusion to 2009-10.
Sunday's 3-0 dismantling of Sunderland was arguably one of Reds' most fluent performances of the season so far.
And Kuyt feels the return of key players from injury has been instrumental in helping Rafa Benitez's side produce the kind of attacking verve that has seen 10 goals scored in their last three Anfield matches.
"It's hard to explain why we can't play like we did against Sunderland every week, but now more or less everyone is fit," said the Holland forward.
"There are no injuries. Fernando is back, Stevie is over his injuries and that makes a lot of difference. For any top side it would be very difficult without these top players in your side.
"They are coming back and scoring very important goals and that helps the team as well."
Liverpool are currently sixth in the Barclays Premier League table, four points behind fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur having played a game more.
The Reds have just six league fixtures remaining in the race for Champions League football, and Kuyt reckons their current form gives them a good chance of securing a top four finish.
"We have to try and push to finish fourth. We are behind and we know it will be hard but what we have to do is win our own games and keep going from there," he said.
"The most important thing is last season around this time the team was playing very well, the results were good and this season everyone knows what has happened.
"Every player in this team has had bad moments and we are all trying to leave these moments behind us and keep going. We struggled a bit during the season, but we don't have time to look back on these things - we have to look forward."
Kuyt added: "These are six very important games now. Hopefully we can win those and at the end of the day it will be enough.
"I think the whole team has shown character. You cannot blame the team for not showing that. We have shown it many, many times."
For the moment, attentions will now turn to the Europa League and Thursday's quarter-final, first leg clash with Benfica in Portugal.
"All the games between now and the end of the season will be very important. We want to win something but we also want to play Champions League football next season," said Kuyt.
"Benfica are a very good team, they are top of league in Portugal. They have good forwards. Hopefully we can finish fourth and win a trophy this season."
Sunday's 3-0 dismantling of Sunderland was arguably one of Reds' most fluent performances of the season so far.
And Kuyt feels the return of key players from injury has been instrumental in helping Rafa Benitez's side produce the kind of attacking verve that has seen 10 goals scored in their last three Anfield matches.
"It's hard to explain why we can't play like we did against Sunderland every week, but now more or less everyone is fit," said the Holland forward.
"There are no injuries. Fernando is back, Stevie is over his injuries and that makes a lot of difference. For any top side it would be very difficult without these top players in your side.
"They are coming back and scoring very important goals and that helps the team as well."
Liverpool are currently sixth in the Barclays Premier League table, four points behind fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur having played a game more.
The Reds have just six league fixtures remaining in the race for Champions League football, and Kuyt reckons their current form gives them a good chance of securing a top four finish.
"We have to try and push to finish fourth. We are behind and we know it will be hard but what we have to do is win our own games and keep going from there," he said.
"The most important thing is last season around this time the team was playing very well, the results were good and this season everyone knows what has happened.
"Every player in this team has had bad moments and we are all trying to leave these moments behind us and keep going. We struggled a bit during the season, but we don't have time to look back on these things - we have to look forward."
Kuyt added: "These are six very important games now. Hopefully we can win those and at the end of the day it will be enough.
"I think the whole team has shown character. You cannot blame the team for not showing that. We have shown it many, many times."
For the moment, attentions will now turn to the Europa League and Thursday's quarter-final, first leg clash with Benfica in Portugal.
"All the games between now and the end of the season will be very important. We want to win something but we also want to play Champions League football next season," said Kuyt.
"Benfica are a very good team, they are top of league in Portugal. They have good forwards. Hopefully we can finish fourth and win a trophy this season."
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