Gerrard boost for Reds

iverpool skipper Steven Gerrard could make a surprise return to action against Manchester City this weekend. Gerrard is making good progress in his recovery from the hamstring problem he sustained in the FA Cup replay defeat to Everton earlier this month.It was expected Gerrard would be ruled out for three weeks, with the UEFA Champions League clash with Real Madrid on 25th February pencilled in as his possible return date.However, Reds boss Rafa Benitez is refusing to rule the England star out of Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester City at Anfield.Improving"He is improving. In these situations each day is important," Benitez told the club's official website. "He is working with the medical staff and is progressing. "Normally he is a player who recovers quickly. He needs less time than other players. "I was surprised because the Spanish press said he'd play some minutes this weekend and then play against Real Madrid, but the truth is we don't know yet. "Maybe he could be on the bench against City but we don't know. "He wants to play every single game. He knows the game against City will be very important, and also the Real Madrid one too."

Source: SKY_Sports