Injury boost for Reds

Last updated : 10 January 2008 By Al Campbell
The Liverpool skipper missed Sunday's FA Cup game against Luton with a calf strain but he should be fit to face Middlesbrough at the weekend. Alvaro Arbeloa and Fabio Aurelio are also making good progress.

"[Gerrard] could be available for Saturday. He is improving a lot with the physios so he could be an option for the next game," said Rafael Benitez.

"Both [Arbeloa and Aurelio] are improving and working with the physios. I think Arbeloa is closer and Fabio will maybe need a bit more time. I think they will both be ready for next week and maybe one of them will be available for our next game."