Reds ace Jari Litmanen is facing 4 weeeks on the sidelines after injuring his knee.

Also keeper Chris Kirkland is currently suffering from a stiff neck and missed last nights 1-0 defeat at the hands of Italian Giants Lazio.

Speaking to the Official Liverpool Website Boss Gerard Houllier said "We didn't risk Emile Heskey's hamstring, but he will be back for Madrid.

"Sami Hyypia played his first game, which was good, and the news on Steven Gerrard is he could be back for the second game in Madrid on Sunday."

"If not then, it will be the Community Shield against Arsenal."

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