Gerrard may return for Hammers trip

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard could return for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League trip to West Ham after three games out with a groin injury.

Gerrard was not risked in last night’s Europa League game against Sparta Prague but manager Kenny Dalglish later said the midfielder was close to fitness.

The Reds will check on the fitness of Martin Kelly and Daniel Agger, who were both forced off against Sparta, and Glen Johnson (Achilles).

Fabio Aurelio (adductor) is out and Andy Carroll (thigh) is still unlikely to make his debut but Luis Suarez returns after being ineligible for the recent European games.

Team (from): Reina, Johnson, Kelly, Agger, Skrtel, Carragher, Kyrgiakos, Wilson, Kuyt, Gerrard, Lucas, Meireles, Poulsen, Cole, Suarez, Rodriguez, Jovanovic, Ngog, Shelvey, Spearing, Pacheco, Gulacsi.