Gerrard out of Bordeaux game
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
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Liverpool FC captain Steven Gerrard will miss their UEFA Champions League Group C match against FC Girondins de Bordeaux as he has a hamstring problem.
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United hope
Gerrard has not travelled to France for Wednesday's fixture but Liverpool hope he will recover in time to face Manchester United FC in the Premiership on Sunday. Gerrard is usually Liverpool's most influential player, though manager Rafael Benítez left him out of his starting lineup when the Reds faced PSV Eindhoven on Matchday 1.
Sissoko stands by
Liverpool followed up a 0-0 draw against PSV with a 3-2 home win against Galatasaray SK on Matchday 2 and Gerrard's absence is sure to be felt in Bordeaux. Mohamed Sissoko looks set to deputise for Gerrard in midfield despite being troubled by an ankle strain recently.
