Houllier said: All I can tell you is that I advised the players to make sure they did not hurt him. I know what it is about when you have a jaw fracture."
The Liverpool defenders seemed to heed the warning of their manager as Larsson was given the freedom of the Reds penalty are when he marked his return against Liverpool last week with an early goal.
It is to be hoped that Liverpool take a less caring approach when they face Celtic tonight.