Kuyt injury news from Melwood

Dirk Kuyt will be out of action for four weeks with a shoulder injury, Liverpool Football Club can confirm.


The club's medical team examined the Dutchman following his early return from international duty yesterday.

Dr Peter Brukner said: "Dirk has damaged his shoulder at the A-C joint, which is between the collar bone and the shoulder. He is likely to be out for four weeks."

The Dutch media have reported that the injury was sustained after Kuyt fell awkwardly in training.

The 30-year-old now appears likely to miss games against Birmingham, Steaua Bucharest, Manchester United, Northampton, Sunderland and an emotional return to former club Utrecht