Gerrard Rules out of Sundays clash with Man City
Steven Gerrard has been ruled out of Liverpool’s clash with Manchester City this weekend.
The Reds midfielder is still recovering from a hamstring injury and won’t be risked for the visit of Mark Hughes’ men.
There was hope earlier in the week that Gerrard could be on the bench this weekend, but manager Rafael Benitez today confirmed he will not figure.
“Steven will not be ready for this game. We don’t know if he’ll be back for the game in midweek but clearly he will not be involved against City,” said the boss.
“I spoke to him five minutes ago and he has confidence he will be back for Madrid, but we will decide on Monday.
“He is improving but we cannot take any risks, so he won’t be in the squad this weekend.”
Gerrard and Philipp Degen apart, Benitez reports no fresh injury worries for Sunday’s game.