The Slovakia international was forced off in the first half of Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat at Watford and a scan on Tuesday confirmed the extent of the problem.
MagistaX Proximo 5.5UK The player was quick to dispel rumours of a three-month absence, but confirmed on social media he does not expect to feature again until February.
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Skrtel said: “After all rumours going around, I want to say the time I will spend on (the) sideline won’t be 3 months. After I suffered tear in my hamstring and tendon I will be out for 6 weeks. I will work hard on my recovery and will do everything to come back as soon as possible and even stronger than before! Thanks for your support.”
Nike magista 8.5UK If Skrtel’s prognosis is correct, he will miss six league games against Leicester City, Sunderland, West Ham, Arsenal, Manchester United and Norwich City.
Magista Obra 9.5UK He will also sit out the Capital One Cup semi-final against Stoke City, as well as the FA Cup third-round tie at Exeter City.
Magista 6.5UK Skrtel’s absence will give Jurgan Klopp an additional headache, with the Reds already missing Dejan Lovren (knee) until January while Mamadou Sakho only returned from his own knee injury at Vicarage Road.