Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel is a major doubt for Saturday’s FA Cup clash with Barnsley after he picked up a calf injury in training.
The news comes as a blow to Rafa Benitez, who will now have to decide whether to risk Sami Hyypia ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Inter Milan in the Champions League next Tuesday.
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