LIVERPOOL full-back John Arne Riise has been declared bankrupt by British courts for an unpaid debt of about £100,000 (€147,000).

Liverpool full-back John Arne Riise has been declared bankrupt by the courts for an unpaid debt of around £100,000 (€294,000).

John Arne Riise’s agent will contact Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier to assure him the defender is committed to the Anfield club.