It is about time the onging speculation concerning the future of Rafael Beneitez as Liverpool manager was ended once and for all by an unequivocal statement from the club. That is the view of Sami Hyypia, the long-serving Liverpool central defender.
Sami Hyypia believes the persistent uncertainty surrounding Benitez's position at Anfield is undermining the club and should be addressed as a matter of urgency.
Last autumn's row between Benitez and club owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks sparked widespread speculation that he Spaniard's days at Anfield were now numbered.
And Hyypia for one is fed up with the incessant rumours - not least because he believes it is affecting the whole team.
Liverpool's performances and results in recent weeks have been distinctly below par, and Finnish international Hyypia has urged the club's hierarchy to resolve the situation regarding the manager so that Liverpool can get their season back on track befoire it is too late.
"We seem to be becoming like Newcastle," Hyypia told The Mirror.
"Every time we pick up a paper, there seems to be something new. But our job is to concentrate on the games.
"In the football world there are some things that happen very quickly and you can't do anything about them. The players hope that if there are arguments, they can be sorted out."
On a more positive note, Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt is backing his Spanih team-mate, Fernando Torres, to win this season's Player of the Year award.
Torres underlined his value again on Saturday when he produced a stunning 25-yard effort that salvaged a 1-1 draw for Liverpool against Middlesbrough.
It was the 17th goal of his first season in English football.
Kuyt does admit, however, that Liverpool have become too reliant on Torres and captain Steven Gerrard to provide the goals this season. Those two have scored 18 of the Reds' 35 League goals.
"Torres is having an unbelievable season especially as he's coming from a foreign country and not speaking English very well," said Kuyt.
"He's definitely a quality player and one of the best players in the League at the moment. He's one of the best in Europe.
"He's got everything, he's really quick and he's got a good finish and great ability. He's frightening for defenders to deal with.
"Definitely Fernando and Stevie G have a chance to be footballers of the year. They've done really good things this year for Liverpool."
Sami Hyypia believes the persistent uncertainty surrounding Benitez's position at Anfield is undermining the club and should be addressed as a matter of urgency.
Last autumn's row between Benitez and club owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks sparked widespread speculation that he Spaniard's days at Anfield were now numbered.
And Hyypia for one is fed up with the incessant rumours - not least because he believes it is affecting the whole team.
Liverpool's performances and results in recent weeks have been distinctly below par, and Finnish international Hyypia has urged the club's hierarchy to resolve the situation regarding the manager so that Liverpool can get their season back on track befoire it is too late.
"We seem to be becoming like Newcastle," Hyypia told The Mirror.
"Every time we pick up a paper, there seems to be something new. But our job is to concentrate on the games.
"In the football world there are some things that happen very quickly and you can't do anything about them. The players hope that if there are arguments, they can be sorted out."
On a more positive note, Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt is backing his Spanih team-mate, Fernando Torres, to win this season's Player of the Year award.
Torres underlined his value again on Saturday when he produced a stunning 25-yard effort that salvaged a 1-1 draw for Liverpool against Middlesbrough.
It was the 17th goal of his first season in English football.
Kuyt does admit, however, that Liverpool have become too reliant on Torres and captain Steven Gerrard to provide the goals this season. Those two have scored 18 of the Reds' 35 League goals.
"Torres is having an unbelievable season especially as he's coming from a foreign country and not speaking English very well," said Kuyt.
"He's definitely a quality player and one of the best players in the League at the moment. He's one of the best in Europe.
"He's got everything, he's really quick and he's got a good finish and great ability. He's frightening for defenders to deal with.
"Definitely Fernando and Stevie G have a chance to be footballers of the year. They've done really good things this year for Liverpool."
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