Defence improving says Sami

Last updated : 07 November 2006 By Al Campbell
Liverpool initally struggled defensively at the start of the season but they appear to have overcome their problems and Hyypia believes the two clean sheets kept in the last two games could be the start of another good run.

"We're defending well and keeping another clean sheet at the weekend was really important. When you achieve that then you have a chance of taking something from the game," said the Finn.

"Clean sheets are great for the whole team and for a keeper's confidence.

"I wouldn't say that Pepe Reina hasn't been confident because he is a confident lad. But you have to remember that we are only human beings.

"Everyone makes mistakes sometimes and you just have to keep your head up and do better next time.

"The start of the season has been strange. Individually we haven't been at the same level as we were last season.

"But we're getting there and when we get the away form sorted out then I think we're going to go higher and higher."

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