LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez has questioned Steven Gerrard’s form after two worrying defeats in the opening three games of the season. Defeats at Tottenham and at home to Aston Villa means Liverpool have lost as many league games in a fortnight as they did all last season.

RAFAEL BENITEZ maintains his current side is better than the 2005 vintage that won the Champions League.

Liverpool will be without striker Robbie Fowler and defender Fabio Aurelio for their Champions League third qualifying round first leg against Maccabi Haifa at Anfield.

Harry Kewell has been ruled out of the start of Liverpool’s Barclays Premiership season with the injury that wrecked his World Cup campaign wth Australia.