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Liverpool rocked by Kelly injury blow

ESPN staff
September 24, 2012
Martin Kelly won't play again this year © Getty Images
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Liverpool defender Martin Kelly does not expect to play again this year after twisting his knee against Manchester United on Sunday.

Kelly had to leave the field late in the contest, which was won 2-1 by United. His absence contributed to Liverpool finishing the game with nine men after Jonjo Shelvey's earlier red card.

The Liverpool defender will have a scan to discover the full extent of the damage on Monday, and is remaining upbeat despite the fact he knows he has played his last game of the calendar year.

"Hoping for the best but fearing the worst, got my scan at eight, then will let you guys know," Kelly tweeted.

"What I can say is it's not the worst injury I've had, and for sure I'll be fighting for my place next year when I'm back fitter and stronger."

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