Gerrard sets two-month Reds comeback target

DEFIANT Steven Gerrard believes he will be back in action within the next two months despite fears he could be sidelined until Christmas.

The Liverpool captain and England midfielder fractured a metatarsal bone in his foot in the 2-1 defeat by Manchester United on Monday.

Similar injuries to other players have seen them ruled out for around four months, but Gerrard remains positive - even though he will definitely miss England’s World Cup qualifying matches against Wales and Azerbaijan next month.

“As far as I’m concerned, this injury will keep me out for two months and no longer,” he said.

“I spoke to the surgeon yesterday and he told me it should be eight weeks. I know people are comparing my injury to others who’ve had a similar knock, like Wayne Rooney. But although there are similarities, there are also differences.

“I don’t think mine’s as bad. I’m hoping that proves to be the case. In fact, I’m hoping I could even get back earlier than people think, but I don’t want to set targets too early.”