'Sick' Carragher hit hard by injury blow

The 25-year-old England international is expected to be absent from first-team action for up to six months after being the victim of a X-rated challenge from Blackburn's Lucas Neill and he concedes that the prospect of his enforced lay-off is not an enticing one.

"I hope I am walking again before my 10-month-old son," quipped a brave Carragher.

"I am sick as I have had such a good record with injuries throughout my career and touch wood that will continue when I get over this. I don't know what I am going to do with myself for the six months, to be honest."