Gerrard faces month out

LIVERPOOL captain Steven Gerrard will be sidelined for up to four weeks after undergoing successful surgery on a groin problem, the Merseyside club have confirmed.

Gerrard was not part of the Reds squad which travelled to Portugal for Thursday night’s Europa League last 16 clash with Braga and it has now been revealed he is set for an extended spell on the sidelines.

In Gerrard's absence Joe Cole is hoping hard work will help change his luck and turn around a disappointing first season for him at his new club.