Heskey: Substitution was a precaution

Liverpool striker Emile Heskey says he was taken off during Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Wolfsburg as a precaution .

The Liverpool striker who has just signed new deal at Anfield was taken off during the game with the german side and led right up the tunnel by the Liverpool Club Doctor.

Emile was quick to point out that he was taken off as a precaution and it was nothing to serious.

He told Liverpool's website: "I feel okay. I just felt my hamstring tighten a bit during the second half and so there was no point taking any risks.

"It's too early to say whether I'll play against Lazio, but it's definitely not a serious injury.

"I should be fine again in a few days."