Liverpool will be without defender Martin Skrtel for three games after he was suspended on Wednesday for a stamp on Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea during Sunday’s Premier League defeat at Anfield.
Skrtel escaped punishment at the time because the stoppage-time incident was missed by the match officials but video footage resulted in him being charged with violent conduct by the Football Association.
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The Slovakian had denied the charge but was found guilty by an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing.
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Skrtel will miss the clash at Arsenal on April 4, as well as the FA Cup semi-final against Blackburn Rovers and the league game at home to Newcastle United.
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It is a blow to Liverpool’s top-four ambitions, especially as captain Steven Gerrard is also suspended for three matches after being red-carded for a stamp 38 seconds after coming on as a substitute against United.
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