Gerrard was not risked in Thursday night's Europa League game against Sparta Prague but manager Kenny Dalglish later said the midfielder was close to fitness.
The Reds will check on the fitness of Martin Kelly and Daniel Agger, who were both forced off against Sparta, and Glen Johnson (Achilles).
Fabio Aurelio (adductor) is out and Andy Carroll (thigh) is still unlikely to make his debut but Luis Suarez returns after being ineligible for the recent European games.
Source: PA
