Defender launches autobiography

Hyypia has become a national hero back in his homeland since his switch to Anfield in 1999 and demand for his book back there is expected to be high.

Meanwhile, before jetting off, Hyypia talked about Liverpool's recent dip in form.

"We haven't played well in the last six games and when you don't win there is always going to be criticism of us. That's something we have to expect because it's part of our job," said the defender.

"When you win you accept the praise and when you lose you have to expect criticism. That's life.

"I think criticism of any member of the coaching staff has been unfair though. It's up to ourselves as players. We do the job on the pitch and I know the backroom staff here are doing their best and giving 100 per cent commitment while the manager's away and preparing us for the games as well as possible."

Statistics	Pictures	Appearances

Name Sami Hyypia Date Of Birth 07 October 1973 Place Of Birth Poorvo,Finland National Team Finland Height 6 Ft 4 In Weight 14 St 0 Lb Normal Position Defender

Team	From	To	Terms / From	Fee
Liverpool	18 May 1999			£ 3000000
Willem II	1 Jan 1995	18 May 1999		Signed
MyPa-47	1 Aug 1993	1 Jan 1995

Career History	League			FA Cup			Lg Cup			Other
Team	AP	SB	GL	AP	SB	GL	AP	SB	GL	AP	SB	GL
Liverpool	92	0	6	9	0	0	9	0	1	22	0	1
Willem II	98	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
MyPa-47	62	1	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Performance		Goals		Booking		Team Results			Strike
Season	Apps	Home	Away	Home	Away	Wins	Losses	Draws	Rate
2001/2002	41	0	2	3	1	21	8	12	0.05
2000/2001	64	0	4		1	37	13	14	0.06
1999/2000	48	2	0		2	23	15	10	0.04