Liverpool FC have confirmed that a scan has revealed that Steven Gerrard has suffered a torn left hamstring and will be out of action for at least 3 weeks.
The reds take on Portsmouth on Saturday away before a two week international break.
Liverpool then have a busy 3 week period with 6 games, starting with Man City at home and ending with United away – with two Champions League clashes against Real Madrid in between.
Looks like the international break has come at just the right time for the reds.