Gerrard on the bench for Reds

Steven Gerrard, as expected, was only named on the bench for today’s home Premier League game against Blackburn.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2009 - 13:34

Steven Gerrard, as expected, was only named on the bench for today’s home Premier League game against Blackburn.

Manager Rafael Benitez indicated yesterday the 28-year-old captain was unlikely to be risked from the start after undergoing scans on a troublesome groin.

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