Liverpool attacker Dirk Kuyt was pleased to see action against former club Utrecht this week in their Europa League 0-0 draw.

Kuyt received a rapturous welcome from the visiting fans.

He said: "That's great. The supporters from Utrecht were unbelievable, just like the Liverpool supporters.

"After seven years, to play against them and get a crowd like this it's unbelievable and showed a lot of respect, and I'm very thankful for that."

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