Didi dismayed at move rumours

The German star's future has been the subject of intense speculation all summer with reports linking him with a return to Germany.

Hamann has rubbished the reports and reaffirmed his desire to stay at Liverpool where he still has two years to run on his current contract.

"It just goes to show it was all speculation," said Hamann.

"This has happened to me for the last three or four years now and it always seems to start up at the same times each year.

"I don't know why it happens and I'm not that interested. I am still here so it shows there was no truth in the rumours at all."

Meanwhile, Liverpool midfielder Bruno Cheyrou has admitted he hopes to do better this year at Anfield after a nightmare debut season at the club.

The French international struggled to establish himself at Anfield last year, but he believes he will show his true worth now he has settled in the country.

"My first year at Liverpool was an adaptation year. As the manager said, I needed time to settle down into the club and in the country," said Cheyrou.

"You always expect to do more than I did last year, but now I can only do better.

"I know I wasn't at my best. When you are playing well, scoring goals and getting selected in the team regularly your confidence improves.

"Sadly for me, that never happened at all last season."