Sami doesn't panic

[Koogan]

Read this morning in the biggest Finnish daily that Sami has become a dad for the second time six weeks ago. I didn't see that reported anywhere. Congratulations! (Another boy, BTW)

 

Some other tidbits from what I can remember (only a condensed article is available online):

- Sami doesn't feel any panic about playing, the team comes first

- Says he feels much fresher now that he's not playing every game

- Normally all player interviews are recorded by the club, but Sami's interviews haven't been (I suspect because they're most often in Finnish)

 

I'll see later if there was anything else of interest in the article.

[Guest Jennings]

Sami is a legend. A colossus.

[Nerik]

At 2.6m the best bargain we made in years.

[Romario]

He always says the right things. I wonder if he'll stay on for another year even if he knows his chances are limited. Perhaps next year could be our year league wise if we get the right players in the summer. It'd be a shame for him to miss out.

I guess he only has to look at Hamann to realise the grass isn't always greener regarding getting more games somewhere else.

[Koogan]

Here is the online version. A very quick-and-dirty translation...

 

Hyypiä does not fancy a move to a smaller club

 

Sami Hyypiä looks happy even though he hasn't played as much in the first team as in previous years.

 

LIVERPOOL. Footballer Sami Hyypiä does not fancy a move to a smaller club in the english Presmiership, even though the 22-year old Daniel Agger has more frequently claimed Hyypiä's place in the centre of the defence.

 

"Feeling is okay ? I'm not panicking yet and I'm not down either", ponders Hyypiä, who has played 24 matches so far this season.

 

"I understand the situation. Daniel has been playing well and the overall success of the team is always more important than that of any individual", says Hyypiä, and his words appear to be genuine, not just diplomatic.

 

The pride of Finland sat on the bench as his team won the away match at Barcelona two weeks ago and the same fate recurred on Saturday when the team were beaten at Anfield (0-1) in the classic by Manchester United.

 

Tomorrow Liverpool will meet Barcelona at home in the second leg. Hyypiä does not know whether he will feature in the game until shortly before the match.

 

"The line-up will always be given an hour an 15 minutes before kick-off. For me, it makes no difference as I always prepare myself in the same meticulous manner anyway."

 

"The second goal was like a jackpot for us, but it's only half-time. Barcelona will not be defending and counter-attacking.

We will be dangerous especially at corners and other dead-ball situations", he ponders.

 

Hyypiä's contract with Liverpool runs until spring 2008. "When you get an opportunity, you must play well and win the manager's trust. It's a great challenge when you have to give the manager a positive problem as far as team selection is concerned."

Edited March 6, 2007 by Koogan

[fred milne]

I hope we don't let him slip away this summer like we did with Didi last year. I reckon he could carry on for a few years yet.

 

P.S. Cheers for translating the article.

[Paul_LFC]

Sami has played 24 times so far this season. By the end of the season, he probably would have played 30 odd, so he's still a massive player for us. I love Sami and he has been awesome over the years, just for £2.6m too.

[Koogan]

P.S. Cheers for translating the article.

 

Happy to oblige. I was tempted to translate the heading "Hyypiä does not fancy a move to Everton"