Liverpool defender Philipp Degen has been ruled out of action for up to five weeks with a metatarsal injury.
The 25-year-old Switzerland international picked up the problem during a reserve team match against Manchester United last week.
Although a scan revealed the bone was unbroken, he is expected to require at least a month to recover.
It is the latest in a string of setbacks that have kept Degen sidelined for most of his time at Anfield.
The right-back was making a comeback appearance for the Reds' second string when he picked up the knock and limped off at half-time.
Since arriving on a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund last summer he has made just two appearances for the Merseysiders.
Manager Rafael Benitez's other options at right-back are Spain international Alvaro Arbeloa, youngster Stephen Darby or to redeploy centre-back Jamie Carragher to the position.
The 25-year-old Switzerland international picked up the problem during a reserve team match against Manchester United last week.
Although a scan revealed the bone was unbroken, he is expected to require at least a month to recover.
It is the latest in a string of setbacks that have kept Degen sidelined for most of his time at Anfield.
The right-back was making a comeback appearance for the Reds' second string when he picked up the knock and limped off at half-time.
Since arriving on a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund last summer he has made just two appearances for the Merseysiders.
Manager Rafael Benitez's other options at right-back are Spain international Alvaro Arbeloa, youngster Stephen Darby or to redeploy centre-back Jamie Carragher to the position.
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