Premier League - Liverpool and England struck by Glen Johnson blow

Wed, 30 Dec 16:10:00 2009

Glen Johnson's season and World Cup are under threat after Liverpool confirmed he suffered a torn medial ligament in his right knee during the 1-0 win over Aston Villa, which could rule him out for three months or more.

FOOTBALL Premier League Liverpool's Glen Johnson - 0

"A scan today has revealed a tear in the medial ligament in Glen's right knee," a club spokesman said.

"The player will see a specialist tomorrow, after which we should be able to more accurately determine the length of his rehabilitation period."

The England right-back fell awkwardly in the 88th minute and left Villa Park on crutches.

Liverpool won the match at Villa thanks to an injury-time Fernando Torres goal two minutes later.

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  1. wayne the messiah judgin by the name a manc who wants­ to be a scouser...poor deluded fellow have pity on­ him,this is his only place that he can spew his bile­ cause cowards do it behind computer keyboards...my­ guess age 15 with no friends aaah

    From lfc7772, on Thu 31 Dec 17:29

  2. At least Capello will have to take a real right-back to­ South Africa now and not a second rate midfielder who­ can't defend.England's chances suddenly look­ brighter!

    From wilson259, on Thu 31 Dec 17:10

  3. Number 37. U are such a C OCK!

    From JB, on Thu 31 Dec 14:42

  4. i hope glen will be fit before world cup..
    now its time­ to pick degen on right back to replace glen..
    YNWA!!!

    From deanzofq, on Thu 31 Dec 8:51

  5. All the best Glen! Im on crutches myself as we­ speak..shame Im not on 50k a week too ...Jokes­ aside..all the best get better soon..YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS­ YOU!

    From Andrew, on Thu 31 Dec 7:49

  6. crap this isn't just a blow a blow for LIVERPOOL
    ­ ­ but also for ENGLAND

    LETS HOPE ITS NOT TTOO­ SERIOUS

    From Alex, on Thu 31 Dec 7:00

  7. glenn out is a serious blow to us, he has made his­ presence felt and i thought he ad a lot more to offer­ for this season.

    From Gerry, on Thu 31 Dec 3:24

  8. Nice one Eddie!

    From Bryjones LFC... ENGLAND... JLR, on Thu 31 Dec 2:38

  9. that messed up....i have a torn posterior ligament­ right now...wouldn't wish a knee injury on anyone­ cuz it's so annoying and in a troublesome area

    From ReadOrDie, on Thu 31 Dec 2:34

  10. Hey TEVEZ!. ..ooppps I mean SLAYER....Wind your neck­ Malaysian girl!

    Still You managed to pick the wrong­ player, from the wrong club, in the wrong­ thread...ahahahaha talk about thick

    From , on Thu 31 Dec 2:33
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    Good, hope it hurts.

    From sussexdietcoke1, on Thu 31 Dec 2:23

  12. Although I am gunner and fair play fan, Its so sad to­ see a player injured...get well very soon Glen!

    From eddie, on Thu 31 Dec 2:20
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    bring back gary the puffter NEVELLE

    From sandgrounder, on Thu 31 Dec 2:16

  14. as a long life supporter of the enemy (MU) i would like­ to offer my sincere thoughts to this lad. i hope it is­ not as bad as the pundits would have. you never kow how­ good the medics can be when they are required. good­ luck and a recovery too.

    From Jumbo, on Thu 31 Dec 2:13

  15. Nice 2 see all the hatred towards Arsenal's hero :)­ Shame he cant make it for England tho :/

    From Alex B, on Thu 31 Dec 2:10
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    17M -.-.....wasted!!!

    From Fahmi, on Thu 31 Dec 2:07

  17. Oh no not our england and liverpool right back hope he­ gets better soon for england to have a chance in the­ world cup YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE IN­ YOUR HEARTS AND YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE ­ good luck to johnson hope he recovers soon ­

    LIVERPOOL ROCK

    From janesydenham001, on Thu 31 Dec 2:03
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    Good

    From Robert, on Thu 31 Dec 1:56

  19. ffs

    From Kikiriki, on Thu 31 Dec 1:50

  20. Good luck to Johnson, I never found his game­ impressive, but such an event is always a tragedy. Can­ this mean G. Neville is going to have a chance??

    From , on Thu 31 Dec 1:42
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