Murphy injury latest

Last Updated : 13-Apr-2003 by
He was replaced by Vladimir Smicer ahead of kick-off and Neil Mellor became a late addition to the bench.

"Unfortunately Danny had to pull out," confirmed Gerard Houllier. "He couldn't even warm up as he had a stiff neck which was too sore."

Murphy is expected to recover in plenty of time for Liverpool's game at Everton next Saturday.