Source: Daily_Mail
Gerrard ruled out of Hull test as Liverpool hang on to title hopes
Blow: Rafa Benitez will have to do without Steven Gerrard[LNB]Steven Gerrard's adductor injury will keep him out of Liverpool's visit to Hull on Saturday.[LNB]The Reds must win the game to have any realistic hope of winning the title, but their talismanic skipper has failed to overcome the injury picked up against Chelsea on April 8.[LNB]Instead, Gerrard will turn his focus to getting fit and ready for the visit of Newcastle on Sunday week.[LNB]Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez told the club website: 'He is not fit and won't be available. I think he will be available next week because he's improving, but this game is too soon. [LNB]'The rest of the team is available - we have a full squad.'[LNB]Liverpool can return to the top of the league on goal difference - at least temporarily - with victory over Hull, though United would have two games in hand going into their tea-time kick-off against Tottenham Hotspur.[LNB] Ryan Babel decides to act his age and start delivering for LiverpoolFergie and Rafa set for fresh showdown as Liverpool plot shock move for TevezAvailable to YOUR club on a free! Sportsmail's guide to Europe's most eligible out-of-contract players ALL THE WEEKEND'S PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM NEWS LIVERPOOL FC
