Gerrard ready to perform against Fulham

Liverpool supporters disappointed after the Reds 1-2 defeat by Arsenal in a League Cup, a bit relieved by the news Steven Gerrard improving. The captain is reported to have recovered from injury and ready to play this weekend.

Gerrard missed the last couple of action, including in the fight versus Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, Thursday (29/10) morning earlier, due to groin injury. The injury happened while reinforcing English in World Cup qualifier three weeks ago.

Gerrard's return was expected to raise again the performance of Liverpool who had swallowed four consecutive defeats before winning 2-0 against Manchester United on Saturday (24/10) and.

Through the official website of Liverpool, yesterday coach Rafa Benitez revealed that Gerrard was able to play again this weekend against Fulham.

"He (Gerrard) is not going to perform against Arsenal (Thursday morning earlier), but his condition is much better now. I think he could play Saturday against Fulham," said Benitez.

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