Dirk Kuyt has hailed the impact of Liverpool's high press in the 4-0 win over Arsenal, claiming the reaction it provokes from the crowd is like 'having an extra man on the pitch'.
Known for his tireless work ethic during his six-year spell with the Reds between 2006 and 2012, Kuyt is pleased to see that this a trend being upheld years later by current manager Jurgen Klopp.
The Reds relentlessly pressed Arsenal throughout Saturday's game, forcing the Gunners into a number of mistakes during the contest.
One of those errors came from defender Nuno Tavares, who played the ball into the path of Diogo Jota and was left red-faced as the Portugal international coolly slotted past Aaron Ramsdale.
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Commenting on the effectiveness of the Liverpool's pressing system, Kuyt said: "One of the biggest qualities of this Liverpool team at the moment is the way the team does the high press.
"The intensity of it, how they recover the ball and create chances from it is just so impressive.
"I thought Diogo Jota's press moment for the second goal against Arsenal was amazing. But then you recover the ball and need to slow down.
"When you press, you need to do it at 110 per cent but when you have the ball and need to beat a defender and then the keeper, you have to be a little bit more calm and slow down a bit. It's such a tough skill but amazing to see, not only from Jota but Salah and Mane as well.
"Seeing how the fans react to the way the team presses the opponent is so important, too. It's like having an extra man on the pitch," wrote the Dutchman in his Liverpool FC column.
"Knowing from experience, it really helps to have the crowd behind you when you're giving absolutely everything you’ve got to press high."
