England star Owen out for at least three weeks (24.09.2001)
LONDON,
The full extent of Liverpool and England striker Michael Owen`s hamstring injury was confirmed Sunday, with the striker definitely out of his country`s World Cup qualifier match against Greece at Old Trafford on October 6.
A scan showed a tear in the hamstring of the forward`s left leg and Liverpool`s top scorer could now miss six club matches.
Owen has also been in great goalscoring form for his country netting four goals in England`s last two qualifiers. Victory against Greece
would ensure England topped their qualifying group and go straight to the 2002 World Cup without recourse to the play-offs.
Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier said: "Michael had a scan first thing this morning and it has revealed a small tear in the hamstring on his left leg.
"It means he will be out for at least three weeks."
Consequently, Owen will miss both Champions League games against Dynamo Kiev as well as Premiership clashes with Leeds, Newcastle and Leicester.
