Rodgers loses Kelly to injury but remains upbeat on Reds future

Liverpool defender Martin Kelly has been ruled out for “a significant period of time” after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament.

The 22-year-old limped off late in Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at home to Manchester United after falling awkwardly and appearing to twist his right leg.

He has had the injury assessed and it requires surgery, which is likely to sideline him for at least six months.