extent of the hamstring injury he picked up in
Liverpool's 1-1 draw against Norwich City.
Liverpool striker Christian Benteke will undergo an MRI scan to
determine the extent of his hamstring injury.
Benteke sustained the problem during the first half of Liverpool's
1-1 Premier League draw against Norwich City on Sunday.
Speaking ahead of Wednesday's League Cup third-round tie
with Carlisle United, first-team coach Gary McAllister confirmed
the Belgium international would go for further assessment.
McAllister also praised Danny Ings, who came on as a
replacement for Benteke and scored his first goal since moving
to Liverpool from Burnley in June.
"Christian is going to have an MRI scan today," McAllister said
on Tuesday. "Hopefully we'll find out [about] the problem. He's
got a little problem on his hamstring.
"Danny Ings came on and it was really refreshing to see his
performance.
"I think, if you'd seen him every day since he arrived here at the
training ground, if there's anyone that deserved a goal it was
Danny.
"He's been working his socks off. It's not by fluke, it's by pure
hard work that he managed to get that chance and finish it so
well. He's been working hard at his game."
Daniel Sturridge played for 63 minutes against Norwich on his
return following hip surgery and McAllister acknowledged that
the England striker's workload must be managed carefully.
The Scot added: "The medical guys are aware of Daniel's
situation. Over the season he's a player that they've got to
really look after.
"But it's a plus to have him back and around the first team. He's
a quality player, he brings something a little bit different."
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