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After suffering back to back defeats to Hull City and Galatasaray,  Liverpool have suffered another blow in their preseason preparations after finding out captain Steven Gerrard would need medical attention on an infection from his groin injury.

Liverpool confirmed this morning that Gerrard will not make the start of the season, which will come as a disappointment to them and England.

Gerrard, 31, will sit out England’s Wembley friendly against Holland andLiverpool’s first three Premier League matches.

His availability for the Euro 2012 qualifying matches against Bulgaria and Wales in early September is also in serious doubt.

Liverpool said in a statement: ‘Steven Gerrard today began a course ofantibiotic treatment for an infection related to an
ongoing groin problem.

‘He is expected to remain in hospital for several days while the precautionary procedure is completed.

‘The player will then return to Melwood to continue his rehabilitation programme and is expected to be available for selection in September.’

Gerrard has been dogged by groin problems for years and seems to be paying for playing through the pain barrier against
Manchester United on March 6.  He had an injection before the game, which was seen as crucial if Liverpool were to help stop United winning a record 19th English title.

The double move for Jordan Henderson and Charlie Adam, which was questioned early on this summer, looks all the more vital for the club with the skipper set to be on the sidelines until September.

 

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