Gerrard to return to face Leverkusen

Liverpool will have skipper Steven Gerrard back from a one-match ban to lead the side in their Champions League tie with Bayer Leverkusen.

The Anfield side are trying to protect a 3-1 lead without cup tied duo Fernando Morientes and Mauricio Pellegrino, while Harry Kewell has also not travelled to Germany due to Achilles and ankle problems.