Reds manager Rafael Benitez has revealed that the Dane is unlikely to play again this season and will have surgery on his metatarsal injury early next week.

The loss of the centre-back comes as a major blow to Benitez with important matches coming thick and fast.

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Liverpool are still competing with Everton for fourth spot in the Barclays Premier League and are through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

"It's a blow for Daniel but we want to get his problem sorted," said Benitez.

"We have defensive cover and Martin Skrtel is playing very well. Daniel will be back for next season."