Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed that defender Mamadou Sakho could return to action in a fortnight following a hamstring injury.

The Frenchman has been sidelined for two months, but is eyeing a return to the team for the Reds' trip to Old Trafford against Manchester United on March 16.

"Mamadou has been excellent," Rodgers told the club's official website. "He's been back in a week or so now and looks very strong and aggressive.

"I still think he's got a wee bit of time because he was out for nearly 10 weeks and that's a long time, so it may be too soon for him this weekend, but certainly by the next game against Manchester United, he should be fit and raring to go."

Liverpool, who are currently fourth in the Premier League table, will take on Southampton at St Mary's tomorrow.