Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will be out of action for three weeks after a scan revealed a torn hamstring.
Gerrard was replaced after 16 minutes of Wednesday’s FA Cup replay against Everton, which Liverpool lost 1-0. The midfielder will now miss Saturday’s match against Portsmouth, England’s friendly against Spain next week and the visit of Manchester City. Gerrard, 28, also faces a race against time to be fit for the Champions League tie against Real Madrid on 25 February. The absence of Gerrard is a blow to Liverpool’s title credentials having scored 11 goals for them in the league this season.
Liverpool are two points behind champions Manchester United, who have played a game less.
“A scan today has confirmed a tear in the hamstring of Steven’s left leg,” a spokesman told the club’s official website.
“He will be out of action for about three weeks.”
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This is a huge blow to us. The worst part is that hamstring injuries can be a pain and Stevie may not be fully recovered in 3 weeks time. Who is going to fill in…. my guess is Yossi. If I were Rafa I would actually gamble and give Pacheco a run, it could just be a dream Spanish pairing of Pacheco and Torres.