Dirk Kuyt is desperate for Arjen Robben to overcome his hamstring injury and play a pivotal role for Holland at the World Cup.

The Bayern Munich forward has a small tear in his left hamstring but is hoping intense physiotherapy will help him take part in South Africa. Liverpool star Kuyt is aware of the impact a fit Robben could have in Group E - which also features Denmark, Japan and Cameroon - if he can shrug off the injury he sustained in Saturday's 6-1 thrashing of Hungary.

"I really hope he is here as soon as possible," said Kuyt to www.vi.nl.