Masch knock not serious

Last updated : 29 September 2009 By Al Campbell
The Argentina captain misses tonight's Champions League game with Fiorentina because of a hamstring injury but it's not a serious one and Rafael Benitez is hopeful Mascherano will be fit for Sunday's match at Chelsea.

"He was shooting in training and felt something in his hamstring. He went to see the doctor straight away and we found he had a small problem in his hamstring," said the boss.

"It could be two or three days, but we are not sure.

"It is not a problem because I think we can manage with Stevie or another player. To lose a player like Javier is not good. But we will find solutions, whether it is with Gerrard or someone else."