Liverpool icon confirmed he had facial surgery after fans noticed he looked different

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A former Liverpool star looked different to his playing days when he appeared on TVLiverpool legend Dirk Kuyt looks remarkably different today compared to his playing days. Yet, despite speculation that he has had cosmetic surgery, the Dutchman says he has only undergone an unrelated eyelid operation.Kuyt, 45, spent six years of his prime at Anfield, where he became a fan favourite for his relentless work ethic and selfless wing-play.

Instead, he flaunted a slicked-back, short back-and-sides hairstyle and had grown out his facial hair.The consensus was that Kuyt's appearance looked rejuvenated, with fans on social media even suggesting he resembled a trendy hipster. And I have a different hairstyle."Kuyt also attracted attention when he announced his divorce from his wife, Gertrude, in June 2020, following 22 years of marriage.

Both Gertrude and I have to process the separation, and I have to make sure it's handled well for the children as well."It even prompted Kuyt to step down from his coaching position in charge of Feyenoord's Under-19s, after he'd been tipped to eventually progress and manage the club where he featured 199 times across two separate spells.Kuyt had left Liverpool in 2012 to sign for Fenerbahce, having netted 71 goals in 286 appearances for the Reds. After three years in Turkey, he returned to his former club Feyenoord and hung up his boots after a spell with amateur side Quick Boys in 2018.He has since resumed his coaching career, taking charge of Belgian side Beerschot in December 2023.