Hyypia calls on Liverpool to unite ahead of Arsenal challenge

Former Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia has called on the current crop of Reds to stick together as they bid to reignite their top-four challenge against Arsenal on Saturday.

Liverpool’s 3-1 loss to champions Leicester City on Monday means they have won just two of their 12 matches in all competitions since the turn of the year.

Hyypia, who won six major trophies at Liverpool including the 2005 UEFA Champions League, insists that all sides suffer from bad form at some stage in the season.

And the Finn believes Jurgen Klopp’s men must unite and trust in their own ability as they approach what could be another pivotal match in their season.

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“Every team goes through a bad patch in the season, but it’s important that you sort things out quickly and maybe concentrate on the simple things that you have to do right rather than doing things [that are] too complicated,” he said.

“It’s very important to stick together and trust the way you are playing. You have to help each other on the pitch even more.

“I’ve been in the situation where games are not going your way many times and [sometimes people] look to blame somebody else, other than themselves. I think you have to look at yourself first and do your job properly and also help others around you.

“Pointing fingers at people around, at everybody else, doesn’t take you further, it only makes things more complicated. Everyone has to have the belief and the trust that we are doing the right things and I think that’s the way to go forward.”