Source: PA
Gerrard eyes Reds return
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard could return to training next week - just over a fortnight after undergoing surgery on a groin problem.
The midfielder had his operation on March 10 and was initially ruled out for a month but there is an outside chance he could face West Brom - and former Reds manager Roy Hodgson - at the Hawthorns on April 2.
However, much will depend on the 30-year-old's rehabilitation and he will not be pushed back into action early if the club's medical staff are not certain he is fully fit.
In a boost for manager Kenny Dalglish, Gerrard could be joined in training next week by Martin Kelly, who has been out with a hamstring injury since February 27. There is also positive news over Jonjo Shelvey, who had a knee operation in early February, and Fabio Aurelio (hamstring).
"They're all improving. Fingers crossed, we will have Martin Kelly and Steven Gerrard back training by the middle of next week," said first team coach Steve Clarke. We hope the same for Jonjo Shelvey, who has been out for a long time. Fabio Aurelio is also making good progress.
"They're our four longer-term injuries, the ones that have been causing us a bit of concern recently, but hopefully they'll all join in training next week."
