Pool hopeful on Alonso
ByReuters
Published 08/05/2006 at 14:38 GMT
Liverpool received a boost for Saturday's FA Cup final against West Ham United when a scan revealed on Monday that midfielder Xabi Alonso had not suffered any serious ankle damage.
FOOTBALL 2005-2006 Premiership Portsmouth-Liverpool Xabi Alonso
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The Spaniard was carried off on a stretcher during Liverpool's 3-1 victory at Portsmouth on the last day of the Premiership season on Sunday.
"A scan this morning has confirmed that Xabi has an ankle ligament sprain," a club spokesman said.
"He'll now receive intensive treatment at Melwood and we are hopeful he will be available for the FA Cup Final on Saturday."
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