Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt faces three months out with ankle injury

Liverpool's confidence that Fernando Torres will be fit for Sunday's Merseyside derby has been tempered by fears Dirk Kuyt could be out for three months with an ankle injury. The Holland forward suffered the injury during the 4-1 Euro 2012 qualifying victory over Sweden last night. A scan was unable to provide a clear diagnosis due to swelling around his right ankle and it may be several days before the 30-year-old discovers the extent of the problem. The early indication, however, is that Kuyt sustained serious ligament damage and will be out until January as a consequence. Kuyt's injury is a major setback for Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson, who is also awaiting confirmation of the back injury that forced Daniel Agger out of Denmark's win over Cyprus.