Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel feared his career was over after suffering a serious knee injury at Manchester City last weekend. Skrtel twisted his knee and suffered posterior cruciate ligament damage during the 3-2 win at Eastlands.

The Slovakia international said: "The pain was unbearable, I cannot remember a lot about the moment but it was terrible. I thought that was the end for me.

"I have never suffered anything like that before but I remained conscious and I was given oxygen for the pain."