Anfield to stage Leverkusen Clash

By EddieC, Fri 29/06/12 at 10:25

Sami Hyypia is set to return to Anfield in a managerial capacity when Liverpool finish off their 2012/13 pre-season preparations with a home friendly against Bayer Leverkusen.

The match will take place on Sunday, August 12 at 3pm - six days before the start of the new Barclays Premier League campaign.

Hyypia spent 10 years at Anfield before moving to Leverkusen, where he started as a player before moving into a coaching role. He was appointed manager this summer after taking over as caretaker boss in April.

The Finn is sure to receive a warm reception, having made 464 appearances after arriving at the club in 1999.

He went on to captain the side, score 35 goals and help re-establish Liverpool as a European force.

Hyypia's medal cache includes the Champions League, the UEFA Cup, two UEFA Super Cups, two FA Cups and two League Cups.

Liverpool have already confirmed friendly games against Toronto FC (July 21), Roma (July 25) and Tottenham (July 28) on their tour to North America presented by Standard Chartered.

Brendan Rodgers will then oversee his first competitive games in charge with Europa League third qualifying round fixtures on August 2 and 9 before Leverkusen travel to Merseyside.

Olivavu
Fri 29/06/12 at 10:38

Yeah, I saw this yesterday.

Will be good for him and the fans that attend.

WestAussie-Red
Fri 29/06/12 at 14:17

Good to see should be a good game , Sami 1 of the best defenders we had , and possible attacker as well

jcallen29
Fri 29/06/12 at 16:22

I will try and get myself to that one

theanfieldpaddy
Wed 11/07/12 at 12:46

anyone going ???

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