Source: Daily_Mail
Cagey Roy Hodgson plays down talk of Steven Gerrard return
Steven Gerrard is ready to make his long-awaited return to Liverpool's squad on Saturday by taking a place on the bench for the game against Fulham - but manager Roy Hodgson won't rush him.[LNB]The England international has not played since tearing his hamstring in a friendly against France last month.[LNB]He initially hoped to be back within 'three to four weeks' but was forced to abort a bid to play at Newcastle last weekend when he suffered a slight setback when attempting to do some light jogging on December 1.[LNB] Comeback trail: Steven Gerrard is ready to return for Liverpool against Fulham[LNB]However, Gerrard has trained without problem at Melwood this week and he will be in the 18-man party for the evening kick-off against Hodgson's former club.[LNB]But Hodgson will not ask too much too soon of his captain - who hasmissed the last six games - ahead of the hectic Christmas period andwill ease Gerrard back into action as a substitute.[LNB] Sitting out: Gerrard has been sidelined for a month after getting injured on international duty[LNB]He is refusing to confirm Gerrard will play a part however, and said: 'He is training hard, he trains every day and there are no days off for Steven.[LNB]'He is desperate to get back but, with my recent history of saying things and not getting them right, I should be extremely cagey and say I have no idea if he will be there or not.[LNB]'There will be no more bold statements from me on any player, at least for the foreseeable future.'[LNB] Liverpool set to be priced out of market by Zenit if they make a bid for Anyukov Liverpool star Dirk Kuyt insists Reds are well placed to win Europa LeagueAurelio outlines 12-point plan to bring Christmas cheer to Liverpool LIVERPOOL FC
