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TOP THREE PLAYERS V KAISERSLAUTERN 

Liverpoolfc.tv's top three players v Kaiserslautern 

2. Gabriel Paletta. The big Argentine is going to be a fans favourite at Anfield that's for sure. Strong in the tackle and great at reading situations, Paletta has kept up a high level of performance in Liverpool's three opening pre-season games.

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HYYPIA: I'LL HELP PALETTA SETTLE 

Sami Hyypia has vowed to do everything he can to help 
Liverpool's Argentine new boy
Gabriel Paletta settle into English football. 

Hyypia claims the 20-year-old Argentinian youth international reminds him of Jamie Carragher in the way he tackles and his strong positional sense.
 
"He's a great defender, you can see that straight away," enthused the big Finn. "The manager said he reminds him of Carra and he's right. He's a great tackler and he'll be very good for Liverpool. The best advice I can give him is to have the will to learn every day, and it's particularly important for him to learn English quickly. I had that advantage because I could speak English before I joined Liverpool , which was a big help. 

"It will take him more time to learn the language, but the key to playing well in the Premiership is to always work hard. He knows everyone in the squad will do everything they can to help him adapt, including me.
 
"Some people might think I'll be thinking of my own position, but that's not an issue when you're helping a new team-mate. Of course competition keeps everyone on their toes, but I'm not worrying about that at all. If Gabriel plays well and helps the team more than me, he should play."
 
Hyypia also admitted he welcomed the extra competition for places at centre half with Paletta and also Danish international Daniel Agger waiting in the wings.

"The older you get, the longer the recovery time is between games," added Hyypia.
 
"Last season was very tough physically for me, and if I play less games it will mean over the course of a year I play even more at a higher level. "Of course, I want to play as much as possible. I would never be happy not to be involved in a game, but I'm really optimistic going into this season." 


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