Javier Mascherano is a major fitness doubt for Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Debrecen on Wednesday.
The Argentinean international failed to report back on time from international duty last week and missed Saturday’s demolition of Premier League new boys Burnley.
Mascherano picked up a pelvic injury in midweek and was advised not to fly by doctors in Argentina.
It was initially believed he had just returned late, but Benitez admitted: “He has still not returned. He picked up an injury and it was decided that he needed to have tests.
“Our doctor was in contact with the Argentina medical team and it was decided it was best that he stay there for the tests, and he will be back in England next week before the Champions League game.
“The problem was a minor one, but we needed to have the checks made straight away.”
The Argentinean international failed to report back on time from international duty last week and missed Saturday’s demolition of Premier League new boys Burnley.
Mascherano picked up a pelvic injury in midweek and was advised not to fly by doctors in Argentina.
It was initially believed he had just returned late, but Benitez admitted: “He has still not returned. He picked up an injury and it was decided that he needed to have tests.
“Our doctor was in contact with the Argentina medical team and it was decided it was best that he stay there for the tests, and he will be back in England next week before the Champions League game.
“The problem was a minor one, but we needed to have the checks made straight away.”
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