LIVERPOOL v Aston Villa: Reds rocked as Daniel Agger faces spell on the sidelines

21 August 2009 11:06
Under the knife: Agger needs surgery[LNB]Daniel Agger will have back surgery next week and is likely to be out for six weeks, missing Monday night's clash with Aston Villa at Anfield.   [LNB]The Liverpool defender has missed the first two Premier League games of the season, having been troubled with the injury all summer.  [LNB]He adds to boss Rafa Benitez's defensive injury problems. Martin Skrtel is also a doubt for the visit of Martin O'Neill's side, which means that teenager Daniel Ayala stands by having made his full debut in the 4-0 win over Stoke on Wednesday. [LNB]New Greek defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos could also figure once his £2m move has been completed and international clearance acquired.   [LNB]Liverpool provisional squad: Reina, Johnson, Ayala, Skrtel, Carragher, Insua, Dossena, Babel, Benayoun, Gerrard, Mascherano, Lucas, Kuyt, Torres, Voronin, Cavalieri, Kelly, Riera, Ngog, Spearing, Plessis.  [LNB]CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE TEAM NEWS IN THE BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE  Explore more:People:Rafa Benitez, Martin Skrtel, Daniel Agger, Martin O'NeillPlaces:Liverpool

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