Reds confirm Carra break
26 Aug 2007 - 17:51:32
Liverpool have confirmed that Jamie Carragher suffered a broken rib during Saturday's victory over Sunderland.
The Reds defender was taken off 15 minutes from full-time in the 2-0 victory at the Stadium of Light and scans confirmed the break along with a collapsed lung.
Carragher now seems certain to miss Tuesday's Champions League third qualifying round second leg clash with French side Toulouse.
However, the Reds should have fellow centre-back Sami Hyypia available for the European clash after it was confirmed the veteran defender suffered only a broken nose in the same match.
"Sami has a broken nose but will be available for the second leg of our Champions League qualifier," revealed a club spokesman.
"Jamie underwent a series of investigations on Sunday morning which confirmed he has a broken rib and has also developed a pneumothorax.
"He will continue to be monitored on Sunday but at this stage no further treatment will be required."