Good News On The Injury Front

[alunevans]

Some people are so far up Gerrard's arse that they will never find a way out.

He isn't superman. He is a human being. Some people still haven't realized that.

Maybe we just disagree with you. It wouldn't be the first time.

[Neil Young]

FFS what a complete car crash.

Yeah, of course, who wouldn't pick Spearing ahead of Gerrard?

Rudo and Arnie

[Mostar]

FFS what a complete car crash.

Yeah, of course, who wouldn't pick Spearing ahead of Gerrard?

Rudo and Arnie

Say no more

[Exiled_red]

Just seen what this thread gas become

[RichC]

Gerrard isn't a must in the starting XI. He was that a couple of years ago but it is around 18 months since he showed that he is a key player for us.

He is a good option to have. KK should do what Fergie did with players like Scholes and Giggs. Play the player maybe in two games out of three and place him on the bench in the third one. He shouldn't walk straight back into the starting XI just because he is Gerrard. He must earn his place in the team like all the other players.

It isn't Gerrard's fault that his body can't cope playing every game. Happens to everyone.

He was a key player but he is now a squad player.

What a load of arse dribble!

From a fully fit squad who would you pick infront of him - no wait let me guess the 17 year old Suso!

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http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11669_6837249,00.html

Gerrard eyes Reds return

Steven Gerrard is hoping to make his return from a groin injury in Liverpool's next game against West Bromwich Albion.

The midfielder underwent a groin operation earlier in March and was initially expected to be sidelined for a month.

The injury forced Gerrard to miss England's Euro 2012 qualifying win over Wales on Saturday, but he is ahead of schedule in his recovery.

He expects to return to full training during the week and is aiming to be involved in next Saturday's trip to The Hawthorns to face former Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson's West Brom.

"It's good," Gerrard told Goals on Sunday. "I'm probably three or four days away from full training, so hopefully I'll be involved against West Brom.

"It depends on how the next three or four days go.

"Being injured is the worst part of being a footballer. It's frustrating not to be involved in a game like England v Wales at the Millennium Stadium. It's a fantastic game.

"Hopefully I'll be available for the next qualifier in the summer which is Switzerland.

"There are big games still left to play this season. It's frustrating missing games being on the treatment table so you do everything you can in your rehab and away from football to get back as quickly as possible."

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Gerrard isn't a must in the starting XI. He was that a couple of years ago but it is around 18 months since he showed that he is a key player for us.

He is a good option to have. KK should do what Fergie did with players like Scholes and Giggs. Play the player maybe in two games out of three and place him on the bench in the third one. He shouldn't walk straight back into the starting XI just because he is Gerrard. He must earn his place in the team like all the other players.

It isn't Gerrard's fault that his body can't cope playing every game. Happens to everyone.

He was a key player but he is now a squad player.

Both Scholes and Giggs get less injuries now because they play less. If we continue to play Gerrard in every game when he almost fit or fit then he will most probably be finished in a couple of years. Rest him in some games and he will be able to continue to play for another two three years.

Rest him in 25%-50% of the games and we will get a fitter and better Gerrard when he play. Play him in every game when it is possible and you will get a player that end up injured very often.

The best for Gerrard himself would be if we rotated him. It is sad to see a great player not being able to give 100% in the games because he play to much.

What do you want. A player that can give 75% in the games and sometime make an excellent game or a player that will be able to give 100% in almost every game?

I know facts have never been your strong point but ffs. Scholes and Giggs played in every single game they were fit till they were 34/35.

Gerrard is 30 and talk of resting him for any of our midfielders is piffle.

He might not have acheived those world class displays of yesteryear but he is head and shoulders above anyone in our midfield. facht

[Rowan]

Obviously every player has to earn their place and so forth but did somebody seriously just suggest that Jay Spearing should start before Gerrard?

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Obviously every player has to earn their place and so forth but did somebody seriously just suggest that Jay Spearing should start before Gerrard?

Take a guess who..

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18 months since SG performed as a key player?

Hmmm...

[danperkins]

What a load of arse dribble!

From a fully fit squad who would you pick infront of him - no wait let me guess the 17 year old Suso!

[Bender]

Glen Johnson was the only absentee as the England squad were put through their paces on Monday.

Of the 20 players still available to Fabio Capello ahead of a friendly date with Ghana on Tuesday, only the Liverpool full-back failed to make training.

Johnson works to a strict fitness regime which means sometimes he has to skip sessions shortly after games.

The England coaching staff are happy to adhere to those rules and had no qualms with him sitting out Monday's exercises.

Johnson will still be hoping to be involved at Wembley in midweek, with Capello set to shuffle his pack against the Black Stars.

Andy Carroll is set to start for England in their friendly clash with Ghana on Tuesday night.

[Nick77]

18 months since SG performed as a key player?

Hmmm...

Even if he was blindfolded he would still be more of a key player than most of the squad ffs!!!

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@JimmyRiceWriter Jimmy Rice
I should have some Gerrard/Kelly/Aurelio/Shelvey injury news for you this afternoon - off to chat to Kenny in a bit. #lfc
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