Liverpool will be without Dirk Kuyt for up to a month with an ankle injury.
The 30-year old injured himself whilst on international duty for Holland earlier this week and initial fears were that he may be out for a few months.
But more recent reports have stated that the Dutchman will be out for about three weeks which was confirmed by Reds boss Roy Hodgson.
"The initial rumours coming out of Holland were that it was going to be a really long injury, maybe months," he said.
"But our doctor and our sports science people are much more optimistic.
"They think it is more likely to be one month - or if we are lucky three weeks.
"He seriously twisted his ankle with ligament damage and we are going to miss him for some matches that's for sure."
