Hyypia in no rush

Veteran centre-back taking time over injury return

By Thomas Zocher.   Last Updated: November 18, 2010 10:43pm

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Hyypia: Back in training

Sky Bet

Bayer Leverkusen defender Sami Hyypia believes it would be 'stupid' for him to rush back into first-team football after a foot injury.

The decorated former Liverpool centre-back was ruled out for several weeks at the end of October having damaged ligaments in his left foot.

Hyypia is now back in training, but the 37-year-old does not want to return to match action in a hurry.

He told BILD: "I am now back in training. The left foot feels alright, but we have to monitor that.

"I do not believe I am going to hurry into a comeback without catching up the necessary fitness. Nothing would be more stupid."