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15.04.04, 16:13
Liverpool's Kirkland out for rest of season
LONDON, April 15 (Reuters) - Liverpool goalkeeper Chris Kirkland has been
ruled out for the rest of the season due to his broken wrist and will almost
certainly miss Euro 2004, Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier said on Thursday.
Kirkland broke his left wrist in training on March 13 and had originally
hoped to recover in six weeks.
However, Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier said on his club's official
website: "Chris won't play again this season. He won't be ready in time.
"I don't think he will be fit for the European Championship. He is very
unlucky because I am sure he would have gone with the England squad."
The 22-year-old, whose career has been blighted by injury, was a strong
contender for a place in England's squad for Euro 2004 which starts in
Portugal on June 12.
Kirkland was called up by coach Sven-Goran Eriksson for the February friendly
against Portugal.
In his absence Pole Jerzy Dudek has been keeping goal for Liverpool who are
trying to secure fourth place and qualification for the Champions League next
season with five games of the season to go.
Updated on Thursday, Apr 15, 2004 9:22 am EDT