Gerrard set to return

29 April 2009 14:00
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is ready to return to action on Sunday, according to boss Rafa Benitez. The talismanic midfielder has not played for three weeks because of the groin injury he picked in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash with Chelsea. Gerrard is now back in full training and he is ready to start against Newcastle at Anfield. "Steven is doing well and is training with the rest of the team," said Benitez. "I think he will be fit and available for Sunday. "It is good news for the team and for him because he can be a key player for us over the remaining games. "Without Steven the squad has been playing well and scoring goals, so that is positive." Benitez also reiterated his desire not to sell any of his players, following on from reports that Juventus are ready to rekindle their interest in Xabi Alonso. "I was reading the press and they are talking about different players," he told the club's official website. "I can guarantee today that we are not thinking about selling anyone. All we are thinking about is to do our job and to try and win the Premier League title, if possible. "After that you never know what can happen in the market. Clearly, at this moment, we are just preparing for winning games."

Source: SKY_Sports