Source: Daily_Mail
Injured Gerrard is facing Champions League KO after hamstring tear
Steven Gerrard looks likely to miss the first leg of Liverpool[LNB]'s Champions League clash against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on February 25.The inspirational captain and top scorer this season with 15 goals limped off after only 16 minutes of the fourth round replay at Everton[LNB]on Wednesday, when Liverpool were beaten 1-0 in extra time.A club spokesman said: 'A scan has confirmed a tear in the hamstring of Steven's left leg. He will be out of action for about three weeks.'[LNB] Out: Steven Gerrard is substituted against Everton while a concerned Rafa Benitez looks on[LNB] Get comfortable: Gerrard will have to get used to sitting on the sidelines while he recovers from a hamstring tear[LNB] You can call Thomas Ince the new Guv'nor as Liverpool youngster shines [LNB]Hansen labels Keane a 'failure' and says Liverpool boss Benitez was right to sell him back to Spurs [LNB]PICTURE SPECIAL: Liverpool lose to Everton but still manage to 'sock' it to the Toffees [LNB]LIVERPOOL FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB] That means he will definitely miss tomorrow's Barclays Premier League match at Portsmouth[LNB]and the game against Manchester City[LNB]at Anfield a fortnight on Sunday and it is unlikely he will be fully fit for the Bernabeu. It is another big blow for team and player, who is due for a second court appearance along with two other men on March 20 on charges of assault and affray.[LNB]Also out: Lucas will miss the game against Portsmouth after his sending off against Everton[LNB] Manager Rafa Benitez has insisted since an alleged incident in Southport on December 29 that he wanted Gerrard to keep playing so that his mind would be on football rather than other things. But he will be kicking his heels for a while now. Benitez has plenty to worry about as he attempts to lift his men following the defeat on Wednesday. He thought his team had turned the corner with last Sunday's win over Chelsea[LNB]following a miserable January, when they failed to win a Premier League game and lost top spot to Manchester United[LNB]. They will also be without Brazil midfielder Lucas at Portsmouth. He is suspended after his sending-off against Everton for two yellow cards. Spaniard Xabi Alonso is banned for the Manchester City game 15 days later after receiving his fifth booking of the season against Chelsea.[LNB] You can call Thomas Ince the new Guv'nor as Liverpool youngster shines [LNB]Hansen labels Keane a 'failure' and says Liverpool boss Benitez was right to sell him back to Spurs [LNB]PICTURE SPECIAL: Liverpool lose to Everton but still manage to 'sock' it to the Toffees [LNB]LIVERPOOL FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB][LNB] [LNB]
