Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard could be fit in time to face Bayer Leverkusen after club doctors told him he will only need just over a week to rest his groin injury.
Although Gerrard will miss Saturday's game against Charlton, there is a strong chance that he will make the Champions League clash.
Confirming the situation, Thommo said: "We've reluctantly ruled Steven out of Saturday's league game against Charlton. But we remain hopeful that he won't face more than 10 days on the sidelines."