Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt lined up for return against Chelsea

28 October 2010 08:14
Lining up a return: Dirk Kuyt[LNB]Dirk Kuyt could be in line for a return to Liverpool's side for their clash with Chelsea on November 7.[LNB]It was reported two weeks ago that the Dutchman would be out for a month with an ankle injury, but he has been making good progress with his recovery.[LNB]Hodgson said: 'Dirk Kuyt is making incredible progress. He shouldn'tbe as far advanced as he is with his ankle but he's looking good. Idon't think he'll be fit for the weekend but maybe the weekend after.'[LNB]Liverpool will hope to build on their victory over Blackburn last weekend, and pull out of the relegation zone.[LNB]Elsewhere Glen Johnson is a doubt for Sunday's game at Bolton with a muscle injury.[LNB]Hodgsontold Liverpool's official website: 'With Glen Johnson it's one of thosethings that will be touch and go for the weekend,' said Hodgson. 'He'smaking strides but he's not 100 per cent.'[LNB] Ryan Babel and Fabio Aurelio both featured in a reserve clash with Huddersfield on Tuesday. Babel was was forced off after a knock to the ribs, but hospital scans have since discovered no serious damage.[LNB]With Daniel Agger still some way short of full fitness, Johnson's absence could see Jamie Carragher remain atright-back at the weekend.[LNB]Hodgson reserved special praise for Carragher last weekend after the win over Blackburn, even comparing him to Brazil legend Carlos Alberto.[LNB]'We weremuch more incisive, we got behind them more, we got behind them downthe flanks, and Jamie Carragher was bombing down there like CarlosAlberto of old.[LNB]'We didn't concede too much space either and were winning the ballback quickly. It was the right sort of performance but we've got togive another 29 of those.'[LNB] You what, Roy? Kop boss Hodgson compares Carragher to Carlos Alberto!Lucas believes Liverpool will soon be rocketing up the Premier League table LIVERPOOL FC

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