Stevie eyes weekend return

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is on course to make his comeback from injury when the Reds take on West Brom at the turn of the month. The 30-year-old has been out of action for 3 weeks after undergoing groin surgery, but recently returned to light training as he prepares to make his full return.

Gerrard was originally expected to feature against Manchester City on 11th April or, failing that, the clash against Arsenal six days later. The player himself, though, has declared himself fit ahead of schedule during an interview with Goals on Sunday.

“It’s good. I’m probably three or four days away from full training, so hopefully I’ll be involved against West Brom. It depends on how the next three or four days go” Gerrard said.

“Being injured is the worst part of being a footballer. It’s frustrating not to be involved in a game like England v Wales at the Millennium Stadium. It’s a fantastic game.

“Hopefully I’ll be available for the next qualifier in the summer which is Switzerland.

“There are big games still left to play this season. It’s frustrating missing games being on the treatment table so you do everything you can in your rehab and away from football to get back as quickly as possible.”