Benitez sweating on Gerrard

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez will monitor Steven Gerrard’s fitness ahead of the Barclays Premier League match against Tottenham on Sunday.

Gerrard sat out England’s draw against Holland in midweek after suffering a groin injury.

Central defenders Jamie Carragher and Martin Skrtel could both be available after ankle and hamstring problems respectively.

Daniel Agger, Fabio Aurelio and new signing Alberto Aquilani are sidelined through injury.

Team (from): Reina, Johnson, Insua, Carragher, Skrtel, Ayala, Benayoun, Lucas, Gerrard, Mascherano, Riera, Kuyt, Torres, Babel, Cavalieri, Degen, Dossena, Ngog, Plessis, Voronin, San Jose.