Use your head like Sadio and subscribe to the Liverpool FC newsletter Sign me up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Invalid Email

Colin Pascoe has revealed Mamadou Sakho is recovering well from the thigh injury that has kept him out since the start of the month – but he'll still be missing for another two weeks.

Sakho hurt his thigh in a training session in the build-up to the trip to Basel and has been absent from the squad ever since.

“He's progressing well,” said Pascoe. “He was unfortunate – he came back and picked up a similar injury.

“Another couple of weeks and hopefully he’ll be back.”

Pascoe also said there were no issues surrounding Sakho's walkout before the Merseyside derby, when the French defender apologised for leaving the stadium before the game having been told he was not in the squad.

“As soon as he's fit and raring to go, he's available,” added Pascoe.

The Reds' assistant boss admitted ahead of Tuesday's Carling Cup clash with Swansea that Brendan Rodgers would look to rotate against his former side – although he would not be drawn on whether Mario Balotelli would start.

“Of course, that's what the squad is there for - you use the squad and rotate a few players,” said Pascoe.

“There are strikers and midfielders who can step in and rotate.

“It isn't all about Mario - all the questions are about him but Rickie Lambert or Fabio Borini can step in.

“We'll wait and assess everyone, see who is fit, so we'll see.”

The Reds have no new injury concerns ahead of their fourth round tie with the Swans, although Jose Enrique could come back into contention after picking up a slight knock.