Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has suffered another injury setback after it was confirmed star defender Martin Skrtel has broken his foot.
The Slovakian centre-back was injured in Thursday night’s 3-1 victory over Romanians Unirea Urziceni, which helped the Reds reach the last 16 of the Europa League.
Benitez feared the worst and x-rays at the club’s Melwood training ground on Friday have confirmed he has fractured a metatarsal in his right foot.
„We were really disappointed after the game because it was a good result but then we had the bad news about Martin,” said the Reds gaffer.
„He’s had x-rays today and they confirmed he has a broken metatarsal.
Reds gaffer rocked by Skrtel blow
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has suffered another injury setback after it was confirmed star defender Martin Skrtel has broken his foot.
The Slovakian centre-back was injured in Thursday night’s 3-1 victory over Romanians Unirea Urziceni, which helped the Reds reach the last 16 of the Europa League.
Benitez feared the worst and x-rays at the club’s Melwood training ground on Friday have confirmed he has fractured a metatarsal in his right foot.
„We were really disappointed after the game because it was a good result but then we had the bad news about Martin,” said the Reds gaffer.
„He’s had x-rays today and they confirmed he has a broken metatarsal.
