Glenn Hysén is a former Swedish footballer who played as a defender. He is best known for his time at Liverpool, where he played from 1989 to 1992, helping the club win the First Division title in his first season.
Hysén was signed by Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish in March 1989 for a fee of £600,000. He made his debut for the club in a 1-0 win over Charlton Athletic and quickly established himself as a regular in the team. Hysén’s physicality and no-nonsense style of defending made him a fan favourite at Anfield, and he was known for his tough tackling and aggressive play.
Hysén played a key role in Liverpool’s title-winning campaign in the 1989-90 season, forming a strong defensive partnership with Alan Hansen and Gary Gillespie. He made a total of 32 appearances in the league that season, scoring three goals.
Hysén’s second season at Liverpool was less successful, as the club finished second in the league and were knocked out of the FA Cup and European Cup at the semi-final stage. Hysén’s form also dipped, and he lost his place in the starting lineup towards the end of the season.
Hysén’s final season at Liverpool was marred by injury, and he made only nine appearances in the league. He left the club in the summer of 1992 and returned to Sweden, where he played for several clubs before retiring in 1996.
Despite his relatively short time at Liverpool, Hysén remains a popular figure among the club’s fans, and is remembered for his no-nonsense approach and physical style of play.
There are not many well-known quotes by Glenn Hysén during his time at Liverpool, as he was known more for his tough tackling and physicality on the pitch than for his words off it.
However, here are a few quotes attributed to him:
“I play with a big heart and I will never give up. I’m proud to be part of Liverpool Football Club.”
“The fans at Anfield are the best in the world. They give us so much support and motivation.”
“I love playing football, and I love playing for Liverpool. Every time I step onto the pitch, I give my all for the club.”
“We have a great team spirit at Liverpool. We are all committed to winning, and we never give up.”
“I am here to help Liverpool win trophies. That is my only goal.”
Here are some quotes about Glenn Hysén at Liverpool by others:
“Glenn Hysén was a fantastic defender. He was tough, physical, and a great leader on the pitch. He was a key part of our title-winning team in 1990.” – Kenny Dalglish, former Liverpool player and manager.
“Glenn Hysén was a warrior on the pitch. He was fearless in the tackle and never shied away from a challenge. He was a key part of Liverpool’s success in the late 80s and early 90s.” – Jamie Carragher, former Liverpool player and current pundit.
“Glenn Hysén was a rock at the back for Liverpool. He was a tough, uncompromising defender who never gave his opponents an inch.” – Graeme Souness, former Liverpool player and manager.
“Glenn Hysén was one of the best defenders I ever played with. He was a real leader on the pitch and he always gave 100%. He was a big part of our success at Liverpool.” – John Barnes, former Liverpool player.
“Glenn Hysén was a great defender and a great character. He was a tough guy on the pitch but a real gentleman off it. He was loved by the fans and respected by his teammates.” – Ian Rush, former Liverpool striker.