Source: Telegraph
Liverpool full-back Glen Johnson suffers knee ligament damage against Aston Villa
The England right-back was assessed by the club's medical team at Melwood earlier today and underwent a scan which revealed the extent of the injury which forced him to limp off after 88 minutes of the 1-0 victory at Villa Park. [LNB]A club spokesman said: "A scan today has revealed a tear in the medial ligament in Glen's right knee. [LNB] Related ArticlesJamie Carragher hails Villa winGerrard: Fernando Torres 'best in the world'Benitez 'sure' of European placeAston Villa 0 Liverpool 1Top four remains target for Rafael BenítezSport on television"The player will see a specialist tomorrow, after which we should be able to more accurately determine the length of his rehabilitation period." [LNB]Fans of both Liverpool and England will be hoping Johnson is not facing a long spell on the sidelines. [LNB]The 25-year-old left Villa Park on crutches on Tuesday night - as a precaution - and has already missed three games this season with calf and groin problems. [LNB]It is the latest setback in a season that has seen influential pair Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres struggle to overcome injuries, while £20 million midfielder Alberto Aquilani's debut was delayed by ankle trouble. [LNB]
