"One of our problems last season was that we were up against packed defences at home and Luis has got something about him that can unlock them." said Hyypia.
"The more we get to know him, the better he will become. He will get more and more important for us.
"He is like a little version of Jari Litmanen. He likes to put his foot on the ball and pass it. There are plenty of similarities. He certainly does not lack self confidence- if one trick does not come off he simply tries another."