"I am always fit and ready to come into the side. It's very unfortunate what happened to Martin Skrtel because he was playing very well," Hyypia told the club's official website.
"Defensively it may take either Daniel or myself some time to get into the rhythm because we haven't played much, but hopefully it won't take too long.
"Of course all players want to play and I am no different. It can be frustrating when you train hard every day and then on a match day you are at home, in the stands or on the bench.
"That is something I have had to get used to, but I am feeling alright and waiting for my chance to play. When it comes along I want to be ready for playing well."