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Former Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno faces an extended spell on the sidelines after the Villarreal man confirmed he had suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear in his right knee.

Moreno, who joined the La Liga club after being part the Reds squad which won the Champions League in 2019, suffered the injury in Saturday's defeat against Osasuna.

"Medical tests carried out on Alberto Moreno have confirmed that he has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear in his right knee," said Villarreal in a statement on Monday.

"The Andalusian footballer picked up the injury in the last La Liga match against Osasuna at El Sadar on Saturday. The player will be operated on in the coming days by Doctor Ramon Cugat.

"Get well soon Alberto!"

Villarreal boss Unai Emery spoke about the injury after the clash with Osasuna, which his side lost 1-0.

“As well as the result, what most affects us is Alberto’s injury," said Emery.

"The first reaction isn’t positive, but we are going to wait to see what the tests confirm. He’s an important player. He was playing well and was a threat for the opposition.”

After undergoing tests at the weekend, Moreno confirmed that he faces a long spell on