Liverpool news: Christian Benteke to have scan on injured hamstring as Reds fear long lay-off

Posted Wednesday, September 23, 2015 by Talksport.co.uk

Liverpool striker Christian Benteke will undergo a scan on his injured hamstring on Tuesday.

The £32.5m summer signing came off at half-time of Sunday's 1-1 draw at home to Norwich after feeling tightness in his hamstring.

Manager Brendan Rodgers insisted after the game that the 24-year-old's withdrawal was simply a precautionary measure.

But there are now fears that Benteke could be set for a lengthy lay-off, with the Reds facing an anxious wait to discover the severity of the problem.

He will definitely miss the League Cup clash with Carlisle at Anfield on Wednesday night, while he appears a major doubt for this weekend's visit of his former club Aston Villa.

''Christian is going to have an MRI scan today. He has a problem with his hamstring,” said Liverpool assistant boss Gary McAllister. “He’s not going to be ready for tomorrow."

Losing for Benteke for any amount of time will be a big blow for boss Brendan Rodgers as he looks to arrest a run of five games without a win.

The Belgian has scored twice - including a spectacular strike against Manchester United - in his six appearances for the club.