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Reading the game with Hyypiä

Published: Thursday 23 September 2010, 18.59CET
The Finland stalwart's defensive masterclass.

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Published: Thursday 23 September 2010, 18.59CET

Reading the game with Hyypiä

The Finland stalwart's defensive masterclass.

DEFENDERFINLANDREADING THE GAME AND INTERCEPTIONSA rock in the Finland defence for many years, Sami Hyypiä gives a guide to some of the most important aspects of being a defender - reading the game and knowing when and how to make an interception.

 
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