Sander to look to Merseyside derby experience

Last updated : 10 January 2002 By Kop Talk News

Speaking on his website, Sander says he hopes he can call on the experiences he's picked-up from high profile games such as the Merseyside Derby.

Talking about the forthcoming game against Athletic Bilbao, Sander said: "In Holland I played for Vitesse Arnhem against NEC Nijmegen and in England for Liverpool against Everton.

"On both occasions I was playing for the bigger team. But this will be the first time I have played in a derby as an underdog.

"The players have tried to tell me how important this game is. I think I have an idea, having experienced the Liverpool-Everton matches, which are huge and so full of passion. That experience should be useful."

Since departing for Spain, Sander has asked us to pass on his thanks to Kop Talk readers who sent him emails of support when he lost his place in the team.