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Reds reveal Zenden out for season
Liverpool have suffered the setback of having left-sided midfielder Boudewijn Zenden ruled out for the season.
Zenden, 29, suffered a knee injury in a Champions League tie against Real Betis on 23 November and it has materialised that he has cruciate ligament damage.
The Dutchman will now fly to the US to undergo surgery from renowned knee specialist Dr Richard Steadman.
A Reds spokesman said: "Unfortunately, it is unlikely that Bolo will play again this season."
Zenden signed on a free transfer during the summer after leaving Middlesbrough and was starting to become more of a first-team fixture before the injury struck.
The news will be a blow to Reds boss Rafael Benitez but his disappointment will be tempered by the fact he has plenty of cover.
Left winger Harry Kewell has recently returned from injury while John Arne Riise can also play in that position with Stephen Warnock and Djimi Traore as choices at left-back. |
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