IAN RUSH: Javier Mascherano will be sorely missed in Liverpool FC's midfield

I DONT think Javier Mascherano could complain about his red card at Fratton Park.It wasnt malicious but he was late and his foot was high.If Mascherano had been able to get straight back up I think he may have got away with a yellow.But with him being down for so long having treatment it gave Lee Mason time to have a long discussion with the fourth official, who I think may have seen it again on a monitor.The fact that Mascherano picked up a knee injury was more bad luck and were going to miss him.But his absence over the next few weeks presents a chance for someone else and they need to grab it with both hands.

Source: Liverpool_Echo