LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez is confident that captain Steven Gerrard can put his court appearance out of his mind when he faces Everton in the FA Cup tomorrow.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has expressed his full support for Steven Gerrard in the wake of the midfielder being charged with assault and affray following an incident in a bar in Southport earlier this week.

Liverpool will give captain Steven Gerrard “all the support he needs” after being charged with assault and affray.