The 24-year-old had been rated only 50-50 to start last night's game due to a groin injury, but the beleaguered Swede is hopeful that his lynchpin will be ready to take to the field again in Poland.
Eriksson said: "Steven Gerrard is a bit tired but that's only natural after struggling earlier in the week.
"I took him off as a precaution and I am hoping it won't be a problem for him to play in Poland. He will be needed."