Skrtel to be back in action by Christmas

    Tuesday, October 7, 2008

    Liverpool have revealed defender Martin Skrtel does not need an operation on his right knee and should return to action by Christmas. The Slovakian centre-back damaged his posterior cruciate ligament in Sunday's 3-2 win at Manchester City and had a scan this afternoon. Reds spokesman Ian Cotton said: "Martin was examined by a specialist today, who confirmed the player does not require surgery and is expected to be back playing by Christmas.'' Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez will undoubtedly be ...

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