Premier League - Skrtel set for Christmas return

Eurosport - Wed, 08 Oct 10:18:00 2008

Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel does not need an operation on his right knee and should return to action by Christmas.

FOOTBALL 2008/09 Premier LEague Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel receives treatment - 0

The Slovakia centre-back damaged his posterior cruciate ligament after a sickening landing during the 3-2 win at Manchester City.

He received oxygen on the pitch and was carried off on a stretcher and it was feared that he could be out for the season.

But Reds spokesman Ian Cotton said: "Martin was examined by a specialist today, who confirmed the player does not require surgery and is expected to be back playing by Christmas."

Until his return, boss Rafael Benitez has Daniel Agger and Sami Hyypia available to partner Jamie Carragher in the centre of defence.

Reda Maher / Eurosport

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  1. hang on a minute...whos that i see 6 places below us in the table... oh it must be manky w***ers utd

    From mark h, on Wed 8 Oct 12:58PM

  2. its good to see hull doing well but i feel its not going to last

    From mark h, on Wed 8 Oct 12:45PM

  3. GET WELL SOON STIEVY cause every one will not pass your long legs

    From dANIEL W, on Wed 8 Oct 11:15AM

  4. LFC lost Agger around this time last year through srious foot injury. prompting Rafa to plunge into the January transfer for cover, the Pool have it this year. take a bow Dan Agger and your spot. AND get well soon Martin

    From sixstringbing@..., on Wed 8 Oct 11:15AM

  5. what a sad lot you are its a game no wonder weve got a bad name around the world

    From JOHN K, on Wed 8 Oct 9:11AM

  6. very disapointing lose but we have players as good as him Sami Agger and Insue get well soon martin

    c ya at christmas

    From joeyharb@..., on Wed 8 Oct 8:58AM

  7. Re- the Alan Smith at Anfield posts. Stop trying to stir reactions to something that never happened. I can assure you the majority of Liverpool fans at least applauded Alan Smith as he left the pitch (some gave him a standing ovation) as he didn't go down from a tackle, he went down blocking a free kick from John Arne Riise. Some United & Liverpool mates of mine that actually went to that match made a point of commenting on the home fans reactions to it at the time. None of them mentioned "any" booing whatsoever. Look it up if you don't believe it. END OF.

    From dmconnell1970, on Wed 8 Oct 8:41AM

  8. if i could, i would help him in his recovery... we have in his person a DESTROYER in front of Reina... Get well, son!

    From zsygab, on Wed 8 Oct 7:45AM

  9. WHO CARES? NEVER HEARD OF HIM.

    From SPADGE, on Wed 8 Oct 5:27AM

  10. RESPONSE to 150.....learn how to spell thick @#$%

    From kathryn h, on Wed 8 Oct 2:51AM

  11. Good luck and a speedy recovery to marty! he reminds of the lead actor on prison break!.ha!

    From J - Party, on Wed 8 Oct 1:44AM

  12. GET WELL SOON ..... WE NEED TERMINATOR AT THE BACK ...

    From kickd24, on Wed 8 Oct 1:36AM

  13. I bet you dteacher1uk i s jumping around the garden with excitement with that news.
    And as for you RED on about Liverpools supporters.I could list a littany of offences your rabble that support Manure have done.
    But i will NEVER EVER stoop to your level. ; )

    From MICHAEL M, on Tue 7 Oct 11:06PM

  14. This is great news...I was expecting this to be MUCH worse. Get well soon, mate.

    From Joel C, on Tue 7 Oct 11:01PM

  15. He's a great player and Christmas will seem like forever, but at least it didn't turn out worse. Wish you well, man!
    PS: I wonder if any of the losers writing their frustrations in here even know how to read.. Probably not. This is a report on Skrtel's condition, either limit your comments to that or go back to the zoo you escaped from..

    From Malaguena S, on Tue 7 Oct 10:55PM

  16. responce to 145....Alan Smith booed off the pitch and ambulance attacked while he was being taken to hospital great supporters youve got.

    From red, on Tue 7 Oct 10:45PM

  17. Wasnt Alan Smith boed off at an-failed with a broken leg so well done you blues...mufc forever

    From red, on Tue 7 Oct 10:42PM

  18. I'm a City fan who was at the game on Sunday and I can assure that only a minority of City fans booed Skrtel off the pitch. I have good hearing and my judgement is that the booing came from an area where the fans could clearly see his kick into Jo's back, deeming it justifiable to boo him for his previous assault. Carragher was also booed earlier for his two unpunished lunges on Robinho (which were from behind - biased ref!), hence, opposing players are booed by fans for their actions and not for being injured! Anyway, idiots who assume that all City fans booed him off obviously weren't at the game, therefore shouldn't voice their opinion before knowing the facts as the majority showed a mark of respect by applauding him off the field.

    From Stephen, on Tue 7 Oct 9:45PM

  19. Get well soon Martin. Delighted the injury is not as bad as first feared. You are a great player and very important to us Pool fans. I hate to see any player being injured regardless of who they play for. Those who jeer and take delight at seeing any player hurt are sad @#$%.

    Real Football Fan Here.
    Ps Ain't it great to see Hull doing so well.

    hitbit_3

    From Martin, on Tue 7 Oct 9:41PM

  20. manchester city fans are a disgrace
    how dare you boo a player being carried of the pitch.
    take your all your money and go screw yourselves. you cant win games with money

    tossers

    From rhullner18, on Tue 7 Oct 9:16PM
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