Skrtel to miss Tykes clash

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.

With Daniel Agger still recovering from a metatarsal injury, it could also mean a place in the squad for Spanish youngster Mikel San Jose, who was on the bench at Chelsea on Sunday.