Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez: "I was trying to keep Sami [Hyppia] on the bench until the last minute but I couldn't because the fans were pushing me. Working with Sami for five years I know he is a fantastic professional and hopefully he will do the same in Germany and then come back to us.
"Clearly he will have a position with us in two or three years if we're still here. But it's a little bit emotional and a little bit sad today.
Had shivers when he came on and was welling up at the final whistle. Gutted he didn't get on the scoresheet at the death too! What an absolute legend and a true gentlemen. Best of luck Big Man, you'll definitely be missed.