Rafa hopeful for Gerrard return

The Reds' captain was an unused subsitute during yesterday's 4-0 win over Blackburn and Benitez is hoping the rest will allow him to recover from his adductor injury and be fit for Tuesday's trip to Stamford Bridge.

"The risk was there but he[Gerrard]'s got more chances now. The physio will work with him, so hopefully he'll be there," said the boss.