Kewell to miss Reds' tour

Harry Kewell has been ruled out of Liverpool’s pre-season tour of the Far East after the results of a scan today revealed ligament damage to his left ankle.

The Australian striker, a £5m (€7m) buy from Leeds, suffered the blow in a friendly against Crewe yesterday.

But Liverpool are hopeful he will be back in action at the Amsterdam tournament which starts on August 1.

Salif Diao is also out of the Far East tour after an x-ray revealed ligament damage.

The Senegalese midfielder could also be back in action in Amsterdam.

Club spokesman Ian Cotton told the club’s official website, www.liverpoolfc.tv: “Harry had a scan on his left ankle and this has revealed ligament damage.

“Salif Diao had an x-ray on his right ankle which also revealed ligament damage.

“Early indications suggest Harry and Salif could be back in training in 10 days and have a chance of returning for the Amsterdam tournament.

“Both players wouldn’t have had any chance of figuring in the Far East so Harry and Salif will remain left behind in Liverpool for treatment.”

Markus Babbel and Florent Sinama Pongolle have recovered from knocks and will fly out tomorrow.