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As statistics go, it’s certainly a bit random – but it’s also a sign of his longevity at Anfield.

If Martin Skrtel plays just six minutes at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, he will become the seventh Liverpool player in the Premier League era to rack up 20,000 minutes on the pitch.

That’s the equivalent of 222 full games, if you’re trying to work it out.

The 30-year-old Slovakian has actually appeared in 306 Reds’ games – 289 as a starter – since his debut in January 2008 in the 2-2 draw with Aston Villa.

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And the other players on the list suggest it is a mark worthy of taking notice of for a centre-back who is now Anfield’s second longest serving player after Lucas.

Jamie Carragher leads the way with 43,261 minutes played with Steven Gerrard not far behind on 41,141. Another centre-back gets in on the act with Sami Hyypia notching up 27,455 minutes while goalkeeper Pepe Reina comes in with 25,635.

Two good friends complete the list with Steve McManaman at 20,700 minutes and Robbie Fowler at 20,337.

Narrowly missing out were David James (19,142), Jamie Redknapp (18,564) and John Arne Riise (17,971).

Skrtel was rested from the starting line-up against Bournemouth in midweek but entered the fray following Kolo Toure’s hamstring injury.

His form has been questioned by some supporters this season but it would appear in the short term at least he and Mamadou Sakho will remain Liverpool's first choice centre back pairiing.

He has played more games against Chelsea than any other team during his Liverpool career, with tomorrow’s match set to be his 20th clash with the Londoners.