Liverpool Football Club’s Dirk Kuyt faces a month on the sidelines.

The Dutch international picked up a shoulder injury during a training session with the Oranje, and he will now miss a number of important club fixtures.

Anfield doctor Peter Brukner said: "Dirk has damaged his shoulder at the A-C joint, which is between the collar bone and the shoulder. He is likely to be out for four weeks."

Kuyt is now set to miss Premier League clashes with Birmingham City, Manchester United and Sunderland, two UEFA Europa League matches and Carling Cup tie.

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