GOOD AND BAD FOR REDS STRIKERS

Liverpool striker Emile Heskey will be sidelined for at least a fortnight with a hamstring strain, the premier league club said on Tuesday.

The England forward picked up the injury during Saturday's FA Cup fourth round 2-1 win over Newcastle at Anfield.

"Emile suffered a slight pull to his hamstring and he will miss the derby (against Everton on Saturday). I think he will be out for about two to three weeks at least. We will just have to see how he responds to treatment," manager Gerard Houllier told the club's website.

Czech striker Milan Baros, out for over four months after breaking his ankle against Blackburn in September, is set for a reserve team comeback this week, Houllier said.

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