Liverpool FC: Steven Gerrard's Injury Adds to Kenny Dalglish's Woes

Liverpool FC skipper Steven Gerrard has been ruled out for the rest of the season. The England international, 30, has suffered several groin complaints and will not feature for the Reds again this season.

Gerrard has made 21 appearances in the Premier League, scoring four goals, and has not featured in the first team since the 3-1 win over Manchester United in early March. He was forced to undergo groin surgery soon after.

Liverpool were hopeful that Gerrard would be fit to feature at West Brom last weekend, but he pulled out of the club at the last minute. Kenny Dalglish will now have to do without the midfielder for the last seven games of the Premier League campaign.

Liverpool are back in sixth place hoping to chase down a spot in Europe, and this comes as a serious blow.  Injuries are a problem at the moment, with defenders Daniel Agger and Glen Johnson both limping off in last Saturday's 2-1 loss to West Bromwich Albion.

Johnson and Martin Kelly could be out for a month, and Gerrard's absence adds to Kenny Dalglish's headaches!  

Liverpool host Manchester City in Premier League action on Monday with City now up to third place in the standings, a point above Chelsea.

A win at Anfield for the hosts would be crucial and a major boost as they aim at finishing their campaign in style.