Reds hit by Finnan blow

Last updated : 24 November 2003 By Chris Maxwell
The 27-year-old Republic of Ireland star, who suffered the injury in Saturday's drab draw at Middlesbrough, joins Milan Baros, Florent Sinama-Pongolle and Jamie Carragher on the sidelines ahead of the crucial festive period.

"We won't have Steve for four weeks. We will look at a few options, but Salif will probably play against Bucharest. It is a blow," revealed Reds boss Gerard Houllier.

"We will also see how Florent Sinama-Pongolle is later in the week but he is in treatment because of the tackle by Franck Queudrue."