Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt faces lengthy lay-off after aerial stunt

Published: 07 Sep 2010 - 07:45:01

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Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt faces lengthy lay-off after aerial stunt

Injury blow: Dirk Kuyt Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt could be out for two months amid fears he has torn ligaments in his left shoulder. The forward landed awkwardly trying a bicycle-kick in training on Monday ahead of Holland's clash with Finland. After a check-up he flew to Liverpool for further tests. Holland coach Bert van Marwijk said: 'Dirk does that a lot. There was nobody close to him, but this time it went wrong. 'He has strained and possibly torn ligaments in his shoulder. He'll probably have a few weeks off.' Kuyt, 30, scored in Holland's 5-0 defeat of San Marino in their opening Group E match on Friday and had started the Premier League season well. Any absence will come as a blow to Roy Hodgson as Liverpool face Birmingham, Steaua Bucharest and Manchester United in the next two weeks. His striking resources are already limited with David Ngog recovering from a hamstring injury and Fernando Torres still not fully fit. Meanwhile, Mario Gomez has revealed Bayern Munich blocked his loan move to Anfield. Sportsmail revealed Liverpool's interest in the striker, who said: 'I took the offer seriously and discussed it with my family because I just want to play. But Bayern gave the impression that they see a future for me.' Big blow: Kuyt in action for Holland against San Marino Jamie Carragher praises Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson's transfer dealings during meagre times at Anfield Hodgson admits he has no idea what will happen at Liverpool if they're soldLIVERPOOL FC