Bayer Leverkusen may be the underdogs when they take on Paris St Germain in the last 16 of the Champions League tonight, but that does not mean Sami Hyppia is ready to accept defeat.

Bayer Leverkusen defender and former Liverpool captain Sami Hyypia has announced his retirement at the age of 37.

THE BASKETBALL you probably know about, but Kieran Donaghy’s other sporting passion comes as a surprise over lunch.

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez agrees with striker Fernando Torres’ frank assessment of his team’s failings.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez agrees with star striker Fernando Torres' frank assessment of his team's failings.

THERE came a time in Houllier’s reign when we expected nothing and the team obliged. There was a tangible slice of déjà vu after Saturday.

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THE tears flowed at Anfield but it had nothing to do with Liverpool missing out on the Premier League title to their bitter rivals from up the road.

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Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard led the tributes to defender Sami Hyypia, who will leave the club after tomorrow’s final game of the season at home to Tottenham.

Sami Hyypia is expected to play his 464th and final game for Liverpool on Sunday, at home to Tottenham, before leaving for Bayer Leverkusen in the summer.

Xabi Alonso will return from an ankle injury to face West Brom at The Hawthorns on Sunday.

SAMI HYYPIA has revealed a desire for regular first-team football was behind his decision to leave Liverpool after 10 years – but he has not ruled out a return to Anfield in a coaching capacity.

Sami Hyypia has revealed a desire for regular first-team football was behind his decision to leave Liverpool after 10 years – but he has not ruled out a return to Anfield in a coaching capacity.

Veteran Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia will join German side Bayer Leverkusen on a two-year deal in the summer.

Steven Gerrard will return from injury to lead Liverpool tomorrow in the crucial Barclays Premier League home clash with Newcastle.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been ruled out of making a return from injury at Hull in the Barclays Premier League tomorrow.

Liverpool will be without captain Steven Gerrard for tomorrow’s Premier League visit of Arsenal to Anfield.

Steven Gerrard has been left out of Liverpool’s squad for tonight’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Chelsea.

Liverpool have chosen Lucas as a replacement for the suspended Javier Mascherano in midfield as they prepare to face Chelsea for the fifth time in as many seasons in the UEFA Champions League tonight.

Liverpool will be without the suspended Javier Mascherano for tomorrow’s Champions League quarter-final first leg against Chelsea at Anfield.

Liverpool are likely to be without defender Sami Hyypia and midfielder Yossi Benayoun for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Fulham.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez could have all three of his main injury worries available for Sunday’s home game with Aston Villa in the Barclays Premier League.

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Spanish winger Albert Riera will return to the Liverpool squad at Manchester United having been suspended for the midweek victory over Real Madrid.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has three fitness concerns ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League last-16 second leg against Real Madrid at Anfield.

Liverpool will be without Fernando Torres again tomorrow when they take on Sunderland at Anfield in the Barclays Premier League.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres will miss the trip to Middlesbrough tomorrow with the ankle injury he sustained in Wednesday’s win over Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Steven Gerrard has been named on the Liverpool bench for tonight’s Champions League last-16 first leg against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.

Liverpool will have Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso back in their side for tomorrow’s Champions League last-16 first leg away to Real Madrid.

Liverpool will be without skipper Steven Gerrard and fellow midfielder Xabi Alonso for Sunday’s home game with Manchester City.

IT’S not often you feel gratitude towards Everton, especially after such a dismal cup exit, but I needed a little quiet time at the weekend.

Liverpool will be without Steven Gerrard and Lucas for their trip to face Portsmouth in the Barclays Premier League, while Xabi Alonso is a doubt with an ankle injury.

Forward Victor Anichebe was not in Everton’s squad to face Merseyside neighbours Liverpool in their FA Cup fourth-round replay at Goodison Park.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has a near fully-fit squad to choose from as the Reds look to defend a 16-match unbeaten run in the 211th Merseyside derby at Goodison Park tomorrow.

Xabi Alonso, Dirk Kuyt and Albert Riera are expected to return to Liverpool’s starting line-up for Sunday’s home Barclays Premier League clash with Chelsea.

Robbie Keane will return to the Liverpool squad when the Barclays Premier League title chasers travel to face Wigan tomorrow.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez named a strong side for the 210th Merseyside derby against Everton in the fourth round of the FA Cup at Anfield today.

Xabi Alonso and Fernando Torres have declared themselves fit to start for Liverpool in the Barclays Premier League derby clash with Everton on Monday.

Fernando Torres is expected to return to Barclays Premier League action for the first time since November when Liverpool travel to Stoke tomorrow evening.

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Javier Mascherano is expected to return to the starting line-up for Liverpool at Newcastle tomorrow, having been an unused substitute for yesterday's win over Bolton.

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Liverpool were without Alvaro Arbeloa for their St Stephen's Day clash with Bolton.