Liverpool defender Martin Kelly assured Reds fans that he is a “quick healer” after it was revealed that he will miss the next month of the season with a hamstring injury.
Kelly has been one of the few stand-out performers for Liverpool in what has been a disastrous season, providing defensive stability as well as a raiding threat down the right flank.
However, one of those forays down the wing saw Kelly pull up injured during the 3-1 defeat to West Ham, and it is reported in the Liverpool Echo that the England Under-21 man will be out until April.
“I took Scott Parker on down the right and when I took my last touch I felt a pull in my hamstring and there was no way I could carry on,” Kelly said. “I’m usually a quick healer and we have good medical staff at the club so hopefully I will be back soon.”
The injury means Kelly will miss Liverpool’s home clash with Manchester United, as well as both legs of their Europa League last-16 tie with Portuguese side Braga. Fortunately for Liverpool, they only have two league games in March, with Sunderland the other fixture Kelly will certainly miss.
Dalglish will now hope for better news on fellow injury doubts Daniel Agger, Raul Meireles and Fabio Aurelio. There is also a hope that record signing Andy Carroll will be ready to take his place on the bench against United.
Credit: http://soccernet.espn.go.com
Commenti recenti