Mamadou Sakho: Facing injury lay-off

Sky Sports understand Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho has been ruled out for up to a month.

Sakho injured a hamstring in Liverpool's FA Cup quarter-final replay win over Blackburn last Wednesday - and scans have now revealed the full extent of the damage.

It means Sakho will miss Monday's game against Newcastle at Anfield, Sunday's FA Cup semi-final with Aston Villa at Wembley and the Premier League games against West Brom, Hull and QPR.

The centre-back has had a solid season for the Reds following an impressive World Cup playing for France.

He was signed by Brendan Rodgers from Paris Saint-Germain for £18m in 2013.