Gerrard passed fit

The Liverpool captain is only just back after a thigh injury and was used as a subsitute during Wednesday's Champions League qualifier. Gerrard suffered no reaction to the injury after coming on as sub in the second half and has now been declared fully fit.

Gerrard's return to full fitness is a timely one as Xabi Alonso suffered a dead leg on Wednesday, as did Yossi Benayoun.