Liverpool Football Club have been dealt an injury blow to Martin Skrtel.

The Slovakian international defender lasted just ten minutes in the Reds 1-1 friendly with Thailand on Wednesday, after picking up an injury.

"I'm really disappointed because Martin has had a problem with his hamstring and with the ligaments in his knee, so we have to wait," manager Rafael Benitez is quoted on skysports.com.

Skrtel has established himself as a key member of the Anfield back four, and is hoping to further cement his partnership with Daniel Agger this season.