Liverpool's Skrtel could miss rest of season

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03/02/2010 - Liverpool, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel could struggle to return to first-team action before the end of the season after being told he faces an eight-week lay-off with a broken metatarsal.

He suffered the injury during last week's Europa League victory against Unirea Urziceni in Romania.

The Slovakia international had to be substituted in the 66th minute as the Reds came from behind to win the second leg of the last-32 clash 3-1, so sealing a 4-1 aggregate success.

Boss Rafa Benitez confirmed after the match: "I think he maybe has a broken toe and I have to check with the doctor. We will have to check but I don't think it's good news for us."

The 25-year-old center back will not require surgery on his foot, but is not expected to be ready to feature in the first team until the beginning of May.

(Courtesy of sportbox.tv)

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