Andriy Shevchenko has a groin injury which will require surgery at the end of the season.

 

The injury meant he missed the Liverpool match but we are hopeful he will be available between now and the end of the season.

 

Meanwhile Shevchenko has accepted substantial libel damages from the Daily Mirror today.

 

His solicitor, John Kelly, said that the publication of allegations on four occasions this year had damaged his reputation, distressed him and his family and caused embarrassment for him with his club.

 

MGN Limited, the owners of the Daily Mirror, now accepted that the allegations were untrue, apologised and agreed to pay substantial undisclosed damages and Shevchenko's costs.