Gerrard limps off as Lyon stun Reds

RAFAEL BENITEZ insisted he did not take an unwise gamble on Steven Gerrard’s fitness in last night’s 2-1 Champions League defeat at home to Lyon.

Wed, 21 Oct, 2009 - 01:00
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The Liverpool manager believes too that the Reds can still reach the last 16, despite having only three points from three Group E matches so far.

Lyon maintained their 100% record at the top, and Fiorentina’s 4-3 victory against Debrecen last night makes them favourites to grab the second qualification spot.

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