Dirk Kuyt insists Liverpool will "fight on" following Xabi Alonso's £30million move to Real Madrid.
Spain international Alonso completed his move to the Bernabeu on Wednesday as he signed a five-year contract with the Primera Liga giants.
The departure of the influential midfielder has led some to question the Premier League title credentials of Liverpool, who have signed Roma's Alberto Aquilani as a replacement.
But while Kuyt recognises Alonso played an important role for the Reds, he insists the club can cope without his former team-mate.
The Dutch forward told Nettavisen after Wednesday's 2-0 friendly win over FC Lyn in Oslo: "Alonso has been great for Liverpool, but we will fight on."
Liverpool have suffered a disappointing pre-season and Kuyt recognises it was important to react to a recent 3-0 setback to Espanyol by defeating Lyn.
Rafa Benitez's team begin their league campaign at Tottenham on August 16 and Kuyt is confident last season's runners-up will be in good shape.
"We are happy with the result after the defeat against Espanyol," he told Liverpool's official website. "It's always good to have another game come up quickly and we won 2-0.
"Maybe it could have been a little bit more but at the end of the day it was a clean sheet and a good performance.
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