Down goes another one!

Liverpool's injury jinx has struck again with the confirmation that Florent Sinama-Pongolle sustained knee ligament damage during last night's Carling Cup victory at Watford. The young French striker was only on the field for three minutes before being stretchered off with the injury which is likely to result in a lengthy period out of the game.

Pongolle underwent a scan on Merseyside today which revealed a tear to his left anterior cruciate ligament.

He will see a surgeon on Thursday morning, after which the Reds will have a better idea how long he will be out of football for.

The news comes as yet another blow to boss Rafael Benitez who has already had to contend with a crippling injury list during his first season in charge at Anfield.

Pongolle's name can now be added to the list including Xabi Alonso , Milan Baros , Djibril Cisse , Chris Kirkland , Steven Gerrard , Harry Kewell , Vladimir Smicer , Luis Garcia , Antonio Nunez , Steve Finnan and Josemi - all of whom have missed large chunks of the season with various injury problems.

Despite the numerous setbacks, the Reds are still in the Champions League, have a Carling Cup final to look forward to and are still in with a realistic chance of a top four placing at the end of the Premiership season. (Liverpool FC.tv)