Dirk Kuyt is full of praise for Liverpool teammate Maxi Rodriguez.

Maxi is beginning to show his best form since his January arrival from Atletico Madrid.

"I think he's doing better and better," Kuyt told Liverpoolfc.tv. "For me, Maxi is a quality player and one of the best things is that's he's adapted so quickly.

"He's come from another country and he speaks another language, and still he wants to do his best for the team.

"He's been really important in the games he's played. And him joining us means the squad is a little bit bigger and has definitely improved.

"It means everyone has to challenge even more for his place, and that's always a good thing.

"I know the Spanish lads are helping him lots, but you can see the way he's playing he's adapting very quickly and that he's a top player."