Hyypia expecting difficult game tomorrow

Last updated : 19 November 2004 By Al Campbell
Middlesbrough are currently on a good run of form and find themselves in fourth spot. While the Reds will be boosted by the return of Steven Gerrard, Hyypia acknowledges that Boro will be difficult opponents.

"Steve McClaren has done a good job there and they are very organised," said Hyypia.

"That makes them very difficult to beat and you can see that that they have bought some quality players in and are doing very well at the moment.

"In Viduka they have a target player who can keep the ball, is strong and can score goals. And everybody knows what a good player Hasselbaink is, his record speaks for itself.

"He is a very good goalscorer with a terrific shot. It will be a difficult afternoon for us, that is for sure."