Kuyt dismisses Torres talk

Dirk Kuyt has rubbished speculation about Fernando Torres' state of mind and backed the Spaniard to hit top form soon.
Liverpool striker Torres has not been at his best so far this term and has shown signs of frustration on the pitch.
Reports have suggested that he is unhappy at Anfield and considering his future, but Kuyt maintains that his attitude is still as positive as ever.
The Dutchman accepts that his team-mate has not scored as many goals as he would have liked, but says he has still been making vital contributions.
Torres set up both of Liverpool's goals in their 2-2 draw against Sunderland on Saturday and Kuyt is confident he will soon find the target again.
"Everyone is expecting goals from Fernando but he offers a lot more. Against Sunderland he was responsible for setting up the two goals," said Kuyt, who scored a controversial opener at Anfield.
"He is very important for the team even if he is not scoring goals. I'm sure his goals will come.
"His mood has never changed. If you are a striker, and the type of striker Fernando is, you want to be involved in goals.
"But everyone could see how happy he was to have set up two goals.
"When you are one of the world's best strikers everyone is watching you so if they get a moment to blame him they will.
"And if you are not winning games he is not happy, I am not happy and the team is not happy.
"But we all know next week he could score a hat-trick and then everything changes."
Kuyt, who is hoping to be picked to face his former club Utrecht in Europe on Thursday, admits Liverpool have yet to get into gear after their worst start to a top-flight season for 18 years, with just six points from as many games.
"We are not at our level yet because if we were in our best shape we would win these games," he said.
"Every day everyone is working very hard to get there, unfortunately against Sunderland it didn't happen but we can't wait for the next opportunity to change it.
"We as players want to win every game and challenge for trophies but the situation at the club we have to be patient.
"If you are at Liverpool expectations are always high and you are expected to win every game.
"If you lose or draw people are not happy and we are not happy and that is what we are at the moment.
"Things will come because we know we have quality and it just takes time.
"We all want to win and challenge for things and I am sure it will happen if we keep working.
"But we have to make sure we get some points in (against Blackpool) before we go away for the international break."
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