Torres out for three weeks

Fernando Torres has been told he will be out for at least 3 weeks after picking up an injury in the game against Arsenal which he was forced to come off in at half time. Xabi Alonso will also join him on the sidelines.

Alonso has had a scan on the broken foot he suffered against the Gunners and the exact length of his time out of action will be revealed on Tuesday.

A Liverpool spokesman said: "A scan this morning has shown a tear to a different adductor muscle to his original injury and we expect Fernando to be out for about three weeks.

"As for Xabi Alonso, an x-ray showed a fracture to the fourth metatarsal in his left foot. Xabi will be seen by a consultant tomorrow after which we will have a much better idea of the timescales involved.

"With regards to Javier Mascherano, he had an x-ray which has showed no bone injury, but he will receive intensive treatment on extensive bruising in his foot."