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Diao and Babbel injury concern

Steve Hunter

20th Jul 2003 - Latest News

Liverpool have injury worries ahead of the Far East tour in Thailand and Hong Kong after Salif Diao and Markus Babbel picked up knocks in the 1-1 friendly draw with Crewe Alexandra on Saturday

Liverpool have injury worries ahead of the Far East tour in Thailand and Hong Kong after Salif Diao and Markus Babbel picked up injuries in the 1-1 friendly draw with Crewe Alexandra on Saturday.

Diao will have a scan on his ankle today (Sunday) and the Reds medical staff will also assess Markus Babbel who has a knee problem.

Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier is hoping they won't be serious injuries.

Said Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier: "Salif Diao got a bad kick on his ankle which is also very sore and we will scan him as well.

"Markus Babbel has a bit of a twist in his knee. We are hoping it's not a medial ligament injury but we will see on Sunday. Florent Sinama Pongolle also took a bit of a knock but he should be ok."

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