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Pictures: Liverpool hardman Martin Skrtel sent off in thriller against West Ham U21s
LIVERPOOL defender Martin Skrtel receives his marching orders while playing for the U21 side against West Ham United in the Premier League Cup semi-final at Rush Green stadium.
Martin Skrtel sent off for U21s
The Slovakian was shown a red card for two bookable offences in extra time as Liverpool lost 3-2, with Hammers defender Stephen Hendrie bagging a stunning winner late on.
The 31-year-old is recovering from a torn hamstring and hasn't featured for the first team since December, but is nearing a return to full fitness.