The Finnish defender revealed the circumstances which led to Steven Gerrard taking up the Liverpool captaincy back in 2003...
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, who enjoyed a storied 17-year career at the Merseyside club, became the player he was after taking up the Liverpool captaincy, says former Finland international Sami Hyppia.
The defender, who spent ten years at Liverpool between 1999 and 2009, was the captain of the side from the start of the 2002-03 season till October 2003 when Steven Gerrard succeeded him in the role.
Hyppia, whose performances markedly dipped during his spell as the captain, claims to be relieved when the responsibility was taken off him and opined that Gerrard was well suited for the role.