Source: SKY_Sports
Gerrard ruled out for Reds
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been ruled out of Saturday's Premier League match at Fulham, while Glen Johnson has also been sidelined.[LNB] Gerrard is still recovering after injuring his groin while playing with England earlier in October and rumours have suggested he will need an operation.[LNB]Liverpool will continue to monitor Gerrard's situation and will make an assessment on his progress next week.[LNB]Benitez told Liverpool's official website: "Gerrard still has a problem with his groin so he won't be available this weekend. [LNB]"At this moment he's working with the physios. He has to keep working and we'll decide next week how he progresses."[LNB]Right-back Johnson will also miss the trip to Craven Cottage as the England international has torn a muscle in his calf and is expected to be out for seven days.[LNB]Benitez added: "Johnson has a small tear in his calf, so we will lose him for maybe one week." [LNB]Torres boostAlberto Aquilani, who made his first-team debut in the midweek Carling Cup defeat to Arsenal, is also expected to miss out against Fulham due to illness.[LNB]Benitez said: "In terms of fitness he's doing well. His ankle is coming on well. The problem we have now is that he has a virus, so it will be difficult for him to be available. [LNB]"We will see this afternoon how he feels but he was a little bit sick yesterday. [LNB]"He wanted to play against Arsenal and was really pleased to go. He wants to go and play against Fulham but we'll have to decide how he feels."[LNB]But Fernando Torres (groin) looks set to start at Craven Cottage after playing through the pain barrier to help Liverpool defeat Manchester United last weekend.[LNB]Benitez said: "He is improving. He's been training and working with the physios. We will see if he is a little bit better this weekend. [LNB]"It's a difficult situation because if you play games, you often don't have too much time to get fit again." [LNB]
