Source: Liverpool_Echo
Glen Johnson’s knee ligament injury to keep him out for month: Liverpool FC latest
Glen Johnson lies injured at Villa Park 460GLEN JOHNSON will be sidelined for at least a month as he recovers from a torn medial ligament.The Liverpool right-back damaged his right knee in the closing stages of Tuesday night's dramatic 1-0 victory at Aston Villa.The £18million signing was assessed by the club's medical team at Melwood yesterday and a scan revealed the extent of the problem.Johnson will see a specialist today to determine the length of his rehabilitation but he is highly unlikely to be back in action before February.The Reds will have to do without the 25-year-old for a host of key matches including Saturday's FA Cup tie at Reading as well as Premier League showdowns with Spurs, Stoke, Wolves and Bolton.The loss of Johnson could also force manager Rafa Benitez to rethink his plans to sell Philipp Degen during the transfer window.The injury-prone Swiss international has struggled to adapt to the demands of the Premier League since he arrived on a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2008.