Source: Team_Talk
Hodgson delivers good news on Kuyt
iverpool boss Roy Hodgson has dismissed fears Dirk Kuyt could have a long-term injury and expects him to be fit in three to four weeks.[LNB] The 30-year-old landed awkwardly during Holland's Euro 2012 qualifying victory over Sweden on Tuesday and some reports claimed he could be out until the new year.[LNB]However, Hodgson has played down that speculation, saying: "The initial rumours coming out of Holland were that it was going to be a really long injury, maybe months.[LNB]"But our doctor and our sports science people are much more optimistic.[LNB]"They think it is more likely to be one month - or if we are lucky three weeks.[LNB]"He seriously twisted his ankle with ligament damage and we are going to miss him for some matches that's for sure."[LNB]Kuyt has a record for quick recovery, having come back at least a week early from a shoulder injury also sustained while on international duty to play against Sunderland last month.[LNB]And although he will miss this weekend's crucial Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, Hodgson is hopeful he will not be without Kuyt for too long.[LNB]"He does recover very quickly and the thing about Dirk is that he is always anxious to get back on the football field," added the Reds boss.[LNB]"If it can done in three weeks it will be three. If it can be two he'll do it in two - but we are looking at a lay-off.[LNB]"It's disappointing because it is the second time he has gone away with the national team and come back and missed weeks for us."
