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Liverpool continue to wait on Benteke hamstring prognosis

Liverpool are to assess striker Christian Benteke for the remainder of the week amid reports he faces a fortnight out of action with a hamstring injury.

The Belgian picked up the problem during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Norwich City, assistant Gary McAllister confirming he would undergo an MRI scan on Tuesday.

While reports suggested Benteke will need two weeks to recover - potentially putting him in doubt for the Merseyside derby against Everton on October 4 - Liverpool will continue to assess his fitness throughout the week.

Rodgers saw captain Jordan Henderson ruled out for up to two months on Saturday, having sustained a broken bone in his foot during training.