Everton v LIVERPOOL: Skipper Steven Gerrard likely to start on bench for Merseyside derby

30 September 2011 08:56
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard may have to settle for a place on the bench again in Saturday's 216th Merseyside derby at Everton.[LNB]The England midfielder has played just 25 minutes after a six-month lay-off from a groin operation.[LNB] On the mend: Gerrard (left) will not be rushed back into the first team[LNB]Defenders Glen Johnson (hamstring) and Daniel Agger (rib) will not feature - although the latter has returned to training - while forward Dirk Kuyt is pushing for a recall at the expense of Jordan Henderson.[LNB]Provisional squad: Reina, Kelly, Carragher, Skrtel, Enrique, Lucas, Adam, Kuyt, Downing, Suarez, Carroll, Doni, Flanagan, Coates, Spearing, Gerrard, Henderson, Bellamy, Rodriguez. [LNB]CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM NEWS THIS WEEKEND[LNB]

Source: Daily_Mail