Source: Liverpool_Echo
Liverpool FC new boy Raul Meireles up four the challenge
RAUL MEIRELES today set his sights on following in the footsteps of a Liverpool legend - as he revealed Sami Hyypia's number four jersey can prove inspirational.[LNB]The Reds' £11m plus major summer signing made his Liverpool debut when coming on as a late substitute in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Birmingham City.[LNB] It was the first glimpse supporters have seen of the Portugal international, who has taken over the shirt which was vacated by Alberto Aquilani.[LNB] But if Aquilani's stay on Merseyside was wretched, the same could not be said of Hyypia, who left in 2009 after giving the Reds a decade of glorious service.[LNB]And Meireles - who is in line to start against Steaua Bucharest tomorrow night - is hoping that, in time, it will prove to be both a lucky and successful number for him too.[LNB]'I knew the number four (shirt) once belonged to Sami Hyypia and the supporters liked him as he was a great player for Liverpool,' said the 27-year-old, who wore number three with Porto.[LNB]'So I have to be great with this number - and I will try to do what I have to do to be great. I want to win (trophies) because in Porto I won a lot and I have many titles.[LNB]'But I want to win titles at Liverpool and we have a chance because we have the players.[LNB]'I will work a lot to win titles at this club.
