Injured Martin Kelly confident Liverpool can bounce back against Manchester United

28 February 2011 11:39
Martin Kelly insists Liverpool are determined to return to winning ways when the take on rivals Manchester United this Sunday but the defender could miss the crunch Anfield clash through injury.[LNB] Kenny Dalglish's side surrendered their unbeaten eight game run, losing 3-1 to West Ham.[LNB]Kelly awaits a verdict from a scan to see whether he can go head-to-head with United ace Nani this weekend after the England Under 21 international was forced off at Upton Park before the interval with a hamstring injury. [LNB] Pain game: Liverpool defender Martin Kelly hopes his hamstring injury is not too serious[LNB]But whether he plays or misses out, he is hopeful the Reds can cause an upset against the league leaders.[LNB]'We were all disappointed with the result and our performance on Sunday and we've got to put this behind us and look forward to the big game against Manchester United at Anfield,' he told the club's official website.[LNB]'It's at home, we will have our fans behind us and hopefully we can give them the result we all want.'[LNB]Kelly has impressed at right-back since Dalglish replaced Roy Hodgson in January and he is hoping a scan on his injured hamstring will bring positive news.[LNB] Hammer blow: Carlton Cole made it 3-1 to West Ham at Upton Park, but Kelly is convinced Liverpool can cause an upset against Manchester United[LNB]'I knew straight away I had injured my hamstring,' he said.[LNB]'I'm usually a quick healer and we have good medical staff at the club so hopefully I will be back soon.[LNB]'I will have the scan and hopefully it won't be too bad.'[LNB]  Grant: Hammers' captain marvel Parker could not walk hours before vital winWest Ham 3 Liverpool 1: Dalglish's bubble is burst by ParkerWatch all the Premier League goals every week on our brilliant video playerAll the latest Liverpool news, features and opinion [LNB]  Explore more:People: Kenny Dalglish, Roy Hodgson, Martin Kelly, Nani Places: Liverpool

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