Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt has rejected talk that he is having a goalscoring crisis.
The Dutch international has yet to score in open play in the Premier League this season with his only two goals coming from the penalty spot in the victory over Everton.
Kuyt came in for criticism for missing several good chances in the recent draw at Blackburn.
The former Feyenoord man has dismissed criticism of his performances so far this season and says his confidence has not been affected.
No crisis
"I understand the critics, it's logical because I missed three big chances against Blackburn Rovers. People talk about me being in crisis, but I can tell you I do not feel like that," Kuyt told Algemeen Dagblad.
"If you list the players at Liverpool who have shown their best form this season, I would be at the top."
Kuyt also insists he has no problems with Rafa Benitez's much-maligned rotation policy, despite not being involved in Liverpool's last two games
"At Liverpool, we have a rotation system, which can mean you not playing two consecutive games. (Rafa) Benitez believes players need good rest and so he rotates us. I knew this would happen when I signed for Liverpool.
"If we finish the season winning trophies, he will have been proved right. You'll never hear me complaining."
I've not been a big critic of Kuyt, but if this season has seen his best form, he's really in trouble. Understand that talk of crisis is pretty silly, but he seems to be in a state of denial.

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