Source: Daily_Mail
Steven Gerrard ready for Liverpool return against Fulham
Steven Gerrard is ready to make his long-awaited return to Liverpool's squad on Saturday by taking a place on the bench for the game against Fulham.The England international has not played since tearing his hamstring in a friendly against France last month. Comeback trail: Steven Gerrard is ready to return for Liverpool against FulhamHe initially hoped to be back within 'three to four weeks' but was forced to abort a bid to play at Newcastle last weekend when he suffered a slight setback when attempting to do some light jogging on December 1.However, Gerrard has trained without problem at Melwood this week and he will be in the 18-man party for the evening kick-off against Roy Hodgson's former club Fulham at Anfield. Sitting out: Gerrard has been sidelined for a month after getting injured on international dutyBut Hodgson will not ask too much too soon of his captain - who has missed the last six games - ahead of the hectic Christmas period and will ease Gerrard back into action as a substitute. Liverpool set to be priced out of market by Zenit if they make a bid for Anyukov Liverpool star Dirk Kuyt insists Reds are well placed to win Europa LeagueAurelio outlines 12-point plan to bring Christmas cheer to Liverpool LIVERPOOL FC